College comparison

Tufts 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	Tufts Medford, MA	Vermont Burlington, VT
Acceptance rateTufts University is more selective	11%	65%
SAT (25–75)	1470–1560	1290–1440
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,061	11,743
Avg net price	$39,998	$19,343
Median earnings (10 yr)Tufts reports higher median earnings	$83,214	$62,472
Graduation rate	94%	79%
Median debt	$16,250	$20,951
Economic mobility	2.1%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

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

Tufts University is more selective: Tufts University's acceptance rate is approximately 11% and University of Vermont's is approximately 65% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1470–1560 at Tufts 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.