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Overview |
WestConn | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| 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 |
WestConn | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 71% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,363 students)
WestConn vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 563.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.4% higher at Norwich University than Western Connecticut State University ($42,860.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Norwich University ($15,862 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 8.5% lower than costs at Norwich University ($14,568 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 324.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($38,481 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Norwich University (82.6%)
WestConn vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $5,500 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn 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/