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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,445 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,386 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,812 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,756 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,292 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 10,569 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1178 | |||
| 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 |
Buffalo State College | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,363 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 506.2% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.4% higher at Norwich University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($42,860.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Norwich University ($13,812 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 9.8% lower than costs at Norwich University ($14,386 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 257.8% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($38,481 vs. $10,756)
Buffalo State College vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Buffalo State College .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Norwich University (82.6%)
Buffalo State College vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College 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 Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/