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Overview |
Vassar | UVM | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 98% |
Admission |
Vassar | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Vassar | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $230 |
Diversity |
Vassar | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Vassar | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 2,459 students)
Vassar vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or UVM?
- Vassar College is 292.1% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at Vassar than University of Vermont ($63,840.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Vassar ($21,849 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 24% lower than costs at Vassar College ($13,354 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Vassar College (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 161.6% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($50,193 vs. $19,189)
Vassar vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 194 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar or UVM? 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 UVM and Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than University of Vermont (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Vassar College earn on average $4,900 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $53,500)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $6,520 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($15,780 vs. $22,300)
- Vassar graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($163 vs. $230)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/