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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College Amherst BC| Mount Holyoke College | Norwich University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Norwich University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
MHC | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | |||
| 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 |
MHC | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
MHC | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
MHC | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 71% | ||
Campus |
MHC | 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Norwich University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 36% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at MHC than Norwich University ($58,280.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than MHC ($24,501 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 8.7% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($15,800 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 2.1% larger than aid received Norwich University ($39,304 vs. $38,481)
MHC vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Norwich University (85% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $2,900 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/