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Overview |
Vermont Tech | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Randolph Center, VT | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,414 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vtc.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vermont Tech | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,712 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,128 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,404 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,426 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,660 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Vermont Tech | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 930 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 463 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.8% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.4% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
Vermont Tech | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vermont Tech | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,050 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $274 |
Diversity |
Vermont Tech | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Vermont Tech | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Vermont Tech | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 1,414 students)
Vermont Tech vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vermont Tech or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 62.5% more expensive to attend than Vermont Tech for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $14,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Vermont Tech than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($28,128.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Vermont Tech ($10,022 vs. $19,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 35.6% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($9,150 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Vermont Technical College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 144.2% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($23,589 vs. $9,660)
Vermont Tech vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vermont Tech or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Vermont Tech .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Vermont Tech (49.8%)
Vermont Tech vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vermont Tech or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Vermont Tech.
- The graduation rate at Vermont Tech is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (39% vs. 9%)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $10,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($16,050 vs. $26,500)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($165 vs. $274)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/