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Overview |
Penn State | UVM | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 98% |
Admission |
Penn State | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Penn State | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $230 |
Diversity |
Penn State | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than UVM based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 14,088 students)
Penn State vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or UVM?
- Penn State Main Campus is 12.8% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at UVM than Penn State Main Campus ($41,280.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Penn State ($21,849 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 4.8% lower than costs at University of Vermont ($12,744 vs. $13,354)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Penn State Main Campus (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Vermont students is 90.6% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($19,189 vs. $10,066)
Penn State vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Penn State .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 9 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming UVM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Penn State (27)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Penn State vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State 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 Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Vermont (87% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $1,800 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,518 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,818)
- UVM graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($230 vs. $277)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/