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Overview |
Norwich University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Northfield, VT | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,363 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | norwich.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Norwich University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,860 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,860 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,800 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,501 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,481 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Norwich University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,268 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Norwich University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Norwich University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Norwich University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Norwich University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Norwich University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,363 students)
Norwich University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Norwich University or Penn College?
- Norwich University is 177.4% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.8% higher at Norwich University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($42,860.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Norwich University ($23,030 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 30.3% lower than costs at Norwich University ($12,130 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 430.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($38,481 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Norwich University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Norwich University .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Norwich University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Norwich University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Norwich University.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/