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Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Rider University FDU William Paterson University of New Jersey UNH Rutgers Southern New Hampshire University MMC Drew University Stockton Rutgers University-Camden| Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus | Norwich University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | |||
| 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 |
FDU | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
FDU | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 71% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 3,363 students)
FDU vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Norwich University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($42,860.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Norwich University ($16,030 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus are 1.4% lower than costs at Norwich University ($15,588 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 28% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($38,481 vs. $30,059)
FDU vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or FDU .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at FDU (3.31)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Norwich University (82.6%)
FDU vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus and Norwich University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($52,900 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU 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 FDU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/