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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]UVM long had a somewhat better ‘reputation’ (ie one of the original ‘public Ivies,’ etc) than the other New England flagships which were overshadowed by better know private institutions in those states.

UVM is in a uniquely pleasant setting.  The urban charms of Burlington combined with easy access to skiing make its location stand out in a way other NE flagships don’t.  And the key buildings of the campus have a 19th century collegiate feel, not a lot of postwar concrete.

UVM administrators have long sought a significant OOS contingent to offset costs for instate VT students.  The other New England state flagships were much more local until recently when decline in the instate college age population prompted them to start competing more actively for OOS students too.

Because UVM isn’t cheap for OOS students, and because skiing tends to attract the well heeled, UVM has tended to attract more wealthy and UMC students than other NE state flagships, which in turn amplified its reputation.  
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Actually, nowadays I think UVM stands out (relative to its peers) less than it did say a generation ago, as U Conn and U Mass in particular have upped their game.   [/b]

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They're both better schools now.  But UVM remains popular for a lot of reasons.  They charge an insane amount OOS though.[/quote]

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