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Overview |
KSC | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KSC | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
KSC | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
KSC | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
KSC | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 71% | ||
Campus |
KSC | 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 KSC based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 264.6% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.1% higher at Norwich University than Keene State College ($42,860.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Norwich University ($19,546 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 16.7% lower than costs at Norwich University ($13,534 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 281.6% larger than aid received Keene State College ($38,481 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or KSC .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Norwich University (82.6%)
KSC vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Norwich University (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $8,500 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/