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Overview |
Benedict College | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedict.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedict College | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,600 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,600 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,600 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,845 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,093 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedict College | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,446 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 4,369 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8%Open | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7%Open | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Benedict College | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedict College | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,898 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedict College | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Benedict College | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Benedict College | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norwich University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 1,840 students)
Benedict College vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedict College or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 193.6% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.6% higher at Norwich University than Benedict College ($42,860.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Norwich University ($17,845 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 139.4% lower than costs at Norwich University ($6,600 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 218.2% larger than aid received Benedict College ($38,481 vs. $12,093)
Benedict College vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedict College or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Benedict College .
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Benedict College vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedict College 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 Benedict College.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than Benedict College (55% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $27,900 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $25,000)
- Norwich University students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- Norwich University graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/