College comparison

Vermont vs West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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	Vermont Burlington, VT	West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Vermont is more selective	65%	78%
SAT (25–75)	1290–1440	1100–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	11,743	14,164
Avg net price	$19,343	$23,331
Median earnings (10 yr)Vermont reports higher median earnings	$62,472	$61,258
Graduation rate	79%	71%
Median debt	$20,951	$23,500
Economic mobility	—	1.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Vermont or West Chester University of Pennsylvania harder to get into?

University of Vermont is more selective: University of Vermont's acceptance rate is approximately 65% and West Chester University of Pennsylvania's is approximately 78% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Vermont vs West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1290–1440 at University of Vermont and 1100–1270 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. 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.