Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best schools in Vermont including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlebury College | Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,700) | ✔ ($7,780) |
| 2 | University of Vermont | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (6,655) | ✔ ($4,568) |
| 3 | Bennington College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (771) | ✔ ($8,100) |
| 4 | Marlboro College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/31/2020) | ||||||
| 5 | Green Mountain College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/31/2019) | ||||||
| 6 | Champlain College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,364) | ✔ ($6,178) |
| 7 | Norwich University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,227) | ✔ |
| 8 | Saint Michael's College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,473) | ✔ |
| 9 | Sterling College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (120) | ✔ ($5,400) |
| 10 | Goddard College | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (155) | ✔ ($480) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best schools in Vermont including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlebury College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| 2 | University of Vermont | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| 3 | Bennington College | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| 4 | Marlboro College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/31/2020) | ||||||
| 5 | Green Mountain College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/31/2019) | ||||||
| 6 | Champlain College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| 7 | Norwich University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| 8 | Saint Michael's College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| 9 | Sterling College | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
| 10 | Goddard College | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best schools in Vermont. Among 10 best schools in Vermont, 5 schools are NAA members, and 4 schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlebury College | NAA, NCAA | New England Small College Ath Conf | New England Small College Ath Conf | New England Small College Ath Conf | 17 athletic programs |
| 2 | University of Vermont | NAA, NCAA | - | America East | - | 8 athletic programs |
| 3 | Bennington College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 4 | Marlboro College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/31/2020) | ||||
| 5 | Green Mountain College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/31/2019) | ||||
| 6 | Champlain College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 7 | Norwich University | NAA, NCAA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | Great Northeast Athletic Conference | 13 athletic programs |
| 8 | Saint Michael's College | NAA, NCAA | - | Northeast 10 Conference | Northeast 10 Conference | 13 athletic programs |
| 9 | Sterling College | NAA | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | Goddard College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best schools in Vermont including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlebury College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| 2 | University of Vermont | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ||
| 3 | Bennington College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| 4 | Marlboro College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/31/2020) | ||||||
| 5 | Green Mountain College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/31/2019) | ||||||
| 6 | Champlain College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| 7 | Norwich University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| 8 | Saint Michael's College | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| 9 | Sterling College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
| 10 | Goddard College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
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