College comparison

Brown vs Vermont

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Brown Providence, RI	Vermont Burlington, VT
Acceptance rateBrown University is more selective	5%	65%
SAT (25–75)	1510–1580	1290–1440
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,226	11,743
Avg net price	$25,184	$19,343
Median earnings (10 yr)Brown reports higher median earnings	$93,487	$62,472
Graduation rate	96%	79%
Median debt	$11,428	$20,951
Economic mobility	1.5%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Brown University or University of Vermont harder to get into?

Brown University is more selective: Brown University's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and University of Vermont's is approximately 65% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Brown University vs University of Vermont?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1510–1580 at Brown University and 1290–1440 at University of Vermont. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.