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Overview |
Vermont Tech | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Randolph Center, VT | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,136 | 9,991 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vtc.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vermont Tech | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,984 | $7,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,992 | $16,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,898 | $9,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,253 | $15,323 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $3,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 60% |
Admission |
Vermont Tech | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 10,315 | ||
| Admitted | 2,605 | 7,848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Vermont Tech | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vermont Tech | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,050 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $240 |
Diversity |
Vermont Tech | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Vermont Tech | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Vermont Tech | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (9,991 students vs. 5,136 students)
Vermont Tech vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vermont Tech or UW-Eau Claire?
- Vermont Technical College is 30.6% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($9,984.00 vs. $7,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Vermont Tech than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($19,992.00 vs. $16,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than Vermont Tech ($15,323 vs. $21,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 40.2% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($9,200 vs. $12,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (96% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vermont Technical College students is 215.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($12,000 vs. $3,800)
Vermont Tech vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vermont Tech or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or Vermont Tech .
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- Vermont Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.1%)
Vermont Tech vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vermont Tech or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and Vermont Tech.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Vermont Technical College (65% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $3,100 more per year than Vermont Tech graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $44,800)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $7,200 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($16,050 vs. $23,250)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($165 vs. $240)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Eau Claire students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/