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Overview |
UConn | UVM | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
UConn | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1260/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UConn | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $230 |
Diversity |
UConn | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
UConn | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 82% | ||
Campus |
UConn | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than UVM based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 14,088 students)
UConn vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or UVM?
- University of Vermont is 3.9% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($16,280.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at UVM than University of Connecticut ($41,280.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than UConn ($21,849 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 2% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($13,354 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than University of Connecticut (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Vermont students is 30.7% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($19,189 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 39 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming UConn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Vermont (83% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $8,500 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $53,500)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,300)
- UConn graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/