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Overview |
Penn State Harrisburg | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Middletown, PA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,572 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Harrisburg | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,096 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,882 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Harrisburg | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,925 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 9,483 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Harrisburg | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Harrisburg | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Harrisburg | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State Harrisburg | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Harrisburg | 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
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 3,363 students)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Harrisburg or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 178.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.8% higher at Norwich University than Penn State Harrisburg ($42,860.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Norwich University ($22,096 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 5.5% lower than costs at Norwich University ($14,978 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 333.2% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($38,481 vs. $8,882)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Harrisburg or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Penn State Harrisburg .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Norwich University (82.6%)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Harrisburg 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 Penn State Harrisburg.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Norwich University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $2,400 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,900)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/