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Overview |
Belhaven University | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Belhaven University | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Belhaven University | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 3,363 students)
Belhaven University vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 53.2% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at Norwich University than Belhaven University ($42,860.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than Norwich University ($19,794 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 73.6% lower than costs at Norwich University ($9,100 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Belhaven University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 125.5% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($38,481 vs. $17,067)
Belhaven University vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Belhaven University vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven University 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 Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than Belhaven University (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,900)
- Norwich University students graduate with a $1,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,402)
- Norwich University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/