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Overview |
EC | UVM | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
EC | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 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 |
EC | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
EC | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
EC | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 82% | ||
Campus |
EC | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or UVM?
- Elmira College is 116.6% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at UVM than Elmira College ($41,280.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than EC ($21,849 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 0.3% lower than costs at Elmira College ($13,354 vs. $13,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than University of Vermont (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 41.2% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($27,091 vs. $19,189)
EC vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or EC .
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than UVM (59.8%)
EC vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than Elmira College (72% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $7,500 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,000)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/