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Overview |
Bennington | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennington.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennington | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,648 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,648 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,497 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,183 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennington | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,801 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 1,269 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennington | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennington | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennington | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Bennington | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Bennington | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Bennington based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 880 students)
Bennington vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennington or Norwich University?
- Bennington College is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Bennington than Norwich University ($60,648.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Bennington ($24,501 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 12.2% lower than costs at Bennington College ($15,800 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 27.8% larger than aid received Norwich University ($49,183 vs. $38,481)
Bennington vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennington or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Bennington .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Bennington vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennington 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 Bennington.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Norwich University (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $21,200 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/