University of Pittsburgh is the more selective of the two, admitting 59.5% of applicants versus 73.0% at University of Vermont. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $23,192 per year at University of Pittsburgh versus $14,339 at University of Vermont. University of Pittsburgh's yield rate is 15.3%, versus 15.1% at University of Vermont.
| Metric | University of Pittsburgh | University of Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 59.5% | 73.0% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1280–1470 | 1300–1430 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.88 | 3.85 |
| Yield rate | 15.3% | 15.1% |
| Class size | 5,876 | 2,810 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $23,192 | $14,339 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $36,008 | $25,775 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. University of Pittsburgh admits 59.5% of applicants, compared with 73.0% at University of Vermont, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $23,192 per year at University of Pittsburgh and $14,339 at University of Vermont, so University of Vermont is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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