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The University of Vermont & Springfield College are among the most prominent higher educational institutions in the United States. They are known for providing a quality standard of education & an enriching student life.

Mentioned below is a comparison between them:

Many notable public & private organizations are known to hire UVM graduates across a number of prominent industries.

Some major recruiters at UVM includes: Global Foundries, State of Vermont, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Vermont Information Processing, Fidelity Investments, Beta Technologies, Collins Aerospace, & Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

UVM graduates are paid very well for the services they provide to their respective employers, with the median annual salary earned by graduates being around INR 43.9 L, while the mean annual salary number stood at INR 47.29 L.

A majority of the university's Class of 2023 graduates were able to secure employment at a placement rate of 91%. 

The University of Vermont placement rate stands at 91%, as per the latest employment data made available by the institute (Class of 2023).

The institute's graduates are employed across a number of key positions at some of the best organizations in the US & abroad.

Given below is a description of the UVM Class of 2023 employment profile:

Students interested in higher studies form UVM must achieve excellent scores in their past studies, & actively participate in non-academic activities.

The minimum GPA required for admissions at UVM is around 3.0. on a 4.0. scale. Further, candidates must also demonstrate good proficiency in verbal & written English to have the best possible chance of admission.

The University of Vermont acceptance rate stands in the range of 60-67%, suggesting it is fairly selective at granting admissions.

Prospective students are required to provide a proof of their academic & non-academic excellence & must perform well in school/college level academics & entrance exams, to have better chances of admission.

Students with a solid professional resume that demonstrates leadership & team-working qualities are preferred.

As part of the Global Universities Rankings given by a major university ranking publication, UVM secures a rank of #1001-1200. The same source also ranks it #686 for the Sustainability category.  

Further, the institute ranks #121 as part of the National University Rankings 2025 of an unofficial source & also secures a country-wide rank #145 as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings.

UVM was first referred to as the Public Ivy by Richard Moll in his book: The Public Ivies: A Guide to America's Best Public Undergraduate Colleges & Universities, which was published in 1985.

The institute is called a “public ivy” because of its world class educational programs & overall quality of education.

Though, it must be noted that the term “public ivy” does not mean an equivalence to Ivy League Universities.

The UVM is not part of the prestigious group of Ivy League universities which are considered the flagbearers of quality education in the country.

However, the institute still maintains a very good level of education, offering a number of upskilling opportunities in the form of student events throughout the academic year, & maintains a great placement record.

Also check out: Ivy League Universities in USA

The University of Vermont charges a non-refundable application fee of around USD 55 (INR 4,700) to its international students seeking admissions to the institute.

The application fee must be submitted alongside the admission application & can be paid online. The fee is mandatory to be paid by students (except those who qualify for a fee waiver), & no applications are considered without the payment of the said fee.