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Overview |
Hood | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hood | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hood | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hood | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Hood | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Hood | 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 Hood based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Norwich University?
- Hood College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Hood than Norwich University ($43,800.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Norwich University ($23,624 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 16.2% lower than costs at Norwich University ($13,600 vs. $15,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hood College as Norwich University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 13% larger than aid received Hood College ($38,481 vs. $34,047)
Hood vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Norwich University (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,300)
- Norwich University and Hood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich University and Hood 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 Hood students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/