Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Wisconsin-La Crosse's yield is 28 pts higher than U. Vermont's
Yield rate - 2
U. Vermont admits 73% vs. 76% at U. Wisconsin-La Crosse
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. VermontSelective
- U. Wisconsin-La CrosseSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. VermontTest-optional
- U. Wisconsin-La CrosseTest-optional
How they read a record
U. Vermont
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered.
U. Wisconsin-La Crosse
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Vermont | U. Wisconsin-La Crosse |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Important | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:University of Vermont (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;University of Vermont Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why