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Overview |
CBU | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,612 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,964 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CBU | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 877 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | |||
| 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 |
CBU | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CBU | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
CBU | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 71% | ||
Campus |
CBU | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norwich University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 1,934 students)
CBU vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 20.7% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Norwich University than Christian Brothers University ($42,860.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Norwich University ($18,612 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 54.6% lower than costs at Norwich University ($10,220 vs. $15,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University as Norwich University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 42.7% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($38,481 vs. $26,964)
CBU vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or CBU .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Norwich University (82.6%)
CBU vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU 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 CBU.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than Christian Brothers University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $2,300 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,600)
- Norwich University and CBU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich University and CBU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/