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Overview |
Bates | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bates | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norwich University is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Norwich University?
- Bates College is 42.5% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Bates than Norwich University ($61,066.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Bates ($24,501 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 9% lower than costs at Bates College ($15,800 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 33.6% larger than aid received Norwich University ($51,414 vs. $38,481)
Bates vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Bates .
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Norwich University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Norwich University and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Norwich University (92% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $22,800 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $52,900)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norwich University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/