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Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College Colgate Amherst Tufts| Wesleyan University | Norwich University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Norwich University?
- Wesleyan University is 48.7% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Wesleyan University than Norwich University ($63,722.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Norwich University ($21,270 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 15.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($15,800 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 55.5% larger than aid received Norwich University ($59,825 vs. $38,481)
Wesleyan University vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Wesleyan University .
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Norwich University (92% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $52,900)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norwich University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/