justreadthearticle t1_iu710dl wrote on October 29, 2022 at 1:09 AM

Reply to comment by SirAidandRinglocks in VT reporters : don't just repeat UVM admin press releases. Ask questions, like what will they cut to cover this? Will it comes from admin or teaching and student services? by RandolphCarter15

They accept lower quality students from Vermont than they do from out of state.

Fien16 t1_iu8a6rf wrote on October 29, 2022 at 9:47 AM

No they don't, they can charge out of state more. They have to accept a certain amount of Vermont students but believe me they're accepting the fewest they can.

justreadthearticle t1_iu91fo7 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 2:34 PM

I don't believe you because you're very, very wrong.

halfbakedblake t1_iu910y4 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Mmmmmm low quality students. The backbone of America.

vtjohnhurt t1_iud87kd wrote on October 30, 2022 at 1:23 PM

I don't know if this is actually true, but it makes sense to preferentially accept and educate some students that have family ties to the state even if out-of-staters have better scores. Students from Vermont are more likely to stay in the state after college. It is in the state's interest to have a better educated workforce living here even if they're not the best and brightest in the nation.

On the other hand, there are benefits to admitting some highly qualified students from out of state, so a balance needs to be struck. A rising tide lifts all boats.