College comparison

State University of New York at New Paltz 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	State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY	Vermont Burlington, VT
Acceptance rateState University of New York at New Paltz is more selective	62%	65%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1340	1290–1440
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,086	11,743
Avg net price	$18,809	$19,343
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	New Paltz, NY	Burlington, VT

Quick answers

Is State University of New York at New Paltz or University of Vermont harder to get into?

State University of New York at New Paltz is more selective: State University of New York at New Paltz's acceptance rate is approximately 62% and University of Vermont's is approximately 65% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at New Paltz vs University of Vermont?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1340 at State University of New York at New Paltz 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.