Is Arizona State University or the University of Vermont considered more prestigious overall?

The University of Vermont is usually seen as a bit more traditionally prestigious, especially in the Northeast and in academic settings where people pay attention to public flagships with a long-established reputation. ASU has much broader national name recognition and a stronger image for scale, innovation, and certain high-profile programs, but it is not as often described as the more traditionally prestigious of the two.

UVM tends to appeal more to students who care about a classic flagship feel, a smaller and more intimate campus environment, and a reputation tied to liberal arts, environmental studies, health fields, and undergraduate teaching. In regions where UVM is well known, that reputation can carry real weight.

ASU fits students who want a large, nationally visible university with enormous academic breadth, major research activity, and strong momentum in areas like business, engineering, journalism, and honors opportunities. Its reputation has risen a lot because of investment, research growth, and the Barrett Honors College, and many employers know ASU simply because of its size and reach. In practical terms, that can matter as much as traditional prestige, especially outside the Northeast.

So if you mean old-school academic reputation, UVM probably has the edge. If you mean national visibility, program variety, and a university that many employers across the country will instantly recognize, ASU can look stronger.