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Overview |
UVM | UWB | ||
| Location | Burlington, VT | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,320 | 5,809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uvm.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVM | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,280 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,280 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,354 | $17,115 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,062 | $10,013 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,093 | $14,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 46% |
Admission |
UVM | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,236 | 4,776 | ||
| Admitted | 16,947 | 4,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 1170/1470 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UVM | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVM | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $155 |
Diversity |
UVM | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UVM | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UVM | UWB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than UWB based on total student enrollment (14,320 students vs. 5,809 students)
UVM vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVM or UWB?
- University of Vermont is 41.3% more expensive to attend than UWB for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at UVM than University of Washington Bothell Campus ($41,280.00 vs. $40,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than UVM ($10,013 vs. $22,062)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 28.2% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($13,354 vs. $17,115)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than University of Washington Bothell Campus (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Vermont students is 31.1% larger than aid received University of Washington Bothell Campus ($19,093 vs. $14,569)
UVM vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UVM or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or UVM .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 174 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming UVM students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UWB (3.52)
- UWB has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than UVM (60%)
UVM vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVM or UWB? 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 UWB and UVM.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $12,300 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $53,500)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $7,300 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,300)
- UWB graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($155 vs. $230)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWB students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/