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Overview |
F&M | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
F&M | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| 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 |
F&M | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
F&M | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
F&M | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 71% | ||
Campus |
F&M | 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Norwich University?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 53.2% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at F&M than Norwich University ($65,652.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than F&M ($24,501 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 5.1% lower than costs at Norwich University ($15,040 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 27.8% larger than aid received Norwich University ($49,177 vs. $38,481)
F&M vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or F&M .
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Norwich University (85% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $52,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norwich University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/