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Overview |
Alfred University | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,270 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,270 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,240 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,127 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,371 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Alfred University | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,761 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 3,751 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.3% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1060/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred University | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Alfred University | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Alfred University based on total student enrollment (3,274 students vs. 1,843 students)
Alfred University vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $38,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Norwich University than Alfred University ($46,860.00 vs. $38,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than Norwich University ($26,127 vs. $28,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 1.7% lower than costs at Alfred University ($14,000 vs. $14,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University as Norwich University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 30.1% larger than aid received Alfred University ($36,911 vs. $28,371)
Alfred University vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Alfred University .
- Accepted freshman Alfred University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than Alfred University (48.3%)
Alfred University vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred 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 Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than Norwich University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $45,700)
- Norwich University and Alfred University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich University and Alfred University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/