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Overview |
UVM | Olin College | ||
| Location | Burlington, VT | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,088 | 386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uvm.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVM | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,280 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,280 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,354 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,849 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,189 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UVM | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,231 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 18,075 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1490/1560 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UVM | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVM | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $152 |
Diversity |
UVM | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
UVM | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 79% | ||
Campus |
UVM | Olin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 386 students)
UVM vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVM or Olin College?
- Olin College of Engineering is 251.8% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($57,280.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Olin College than University of Vermont ($57,280.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Olin College ($21,849 vs. $38,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 38.7% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($13,354 vs. $18,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than University of Vermont (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olin College of Engineering students is 111.2% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($40,522 vs. $19,189)
UVM vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UVM or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or UVM .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 295 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Olin College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Olin College (19.1%)
UVM vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVM or Olin College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Olin College and UVM.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than University of Vermont (96% vs. 72%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $7,590 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($14,710 vs. $22,300)
- Olin College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($152 vs. $230)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/