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Overview |
U of R | UVM | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
U of R | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 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 5, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
U of R | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $230 |
Diversity |
U of R | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
U of R | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 82% | ||
Campus |
U of R | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 12,197 students)
U of R vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or UVM?
- University of Rochester is 271.9% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at U of R than University of Vermont ($60,550.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than U of R ($21,849 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 36.5% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($13,354 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than University of Rochester (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 107% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($39,715 vs. $19,189)
U of R vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have at the same average high school GPA (3.75) as students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than University of Vermont (83% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $17,500 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($22,300 vs. $24,500)
- UVM graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/