| VTC vs. Castleton |
| Rankings* | ||
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate/Associate's College | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,400 Vermont Residents $21,408 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,078 Vermont Residents $30,046 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$14,909 Vermont Residents $11,502 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,240 Vermont Residents $12,240 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,181 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,620 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,095 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter49.78% | Acceptance Rate | Easier80.51% |
| Favorable27.43% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.83% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,414 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,363 |
| Smaller1,412 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,728 |
| Smaller2 | Graduate Student Population | Larger635 |
| Larger231 | Online Student Population | Smaller116 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduate Rate | 54% |
| Lower13% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Higher67% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 385) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,100) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,874) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,874) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 203 | Number of faculties | 204 |
| Higher$68,420 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$66,130 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.