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Overview |
Vermont Tech | UWSP | ||
| Location | Randolph Center, VT | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,136 | 8,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vtc.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vermont Tech | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,984 | $7,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,992 | $16,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,898 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,253 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $4,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 86% |
Admission |
Vermont Tech | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | 8,820 | ||
| Admitted | 2,605 | 7,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Vermont Tech | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vermont Tech | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,050 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $251 |
Diversity |
Vermont Tech | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Vermont Tech | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Vermont Tech | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (8,109 students vs. 5,136 students)
Vermont Tech vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vermont Tech or UWSP?
- Vermont Technical College is 40.4% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($9,984.00 vs. $7,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Vermont Tech than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($19,992.00 vs. $16,132.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Vermont Tech ($14,347 vs. $21,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 51.7% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($8,500 vs. $12,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vermont Technical College students is 182% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($12,000 vs. $4,255)
Vermont Tech vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vermont Tech or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Vermont Tech .
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Vermont Tech (83.2%)
Vermont Tech vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vermont Tech or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Vermont Tech.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Vermont Technical College (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $3,100 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,700)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $8,310 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($16,050 vs. $24,360)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($165 vs. $251)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWSP 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/