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Overview |
Kean | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Kean | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kean | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kean | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Kean | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Kean | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 3,363 students)
Kean vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 298.4% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.1% higher at Norwich University than Kean University ($42,860.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Norwich University ($10,747 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 6.5% lower than costs at Norwich University ($14,834 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Kean University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 193.2% larger than aid received Kean University ($38,481 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Kean .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean 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 Kean.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than Kean University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/