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Overview |
Augustana | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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 Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Norwich University?
- Augustana College is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Augustana than Norwich University ($47,766.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Augustana ($24,501 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 34.1% lower than costs at Norwich University ($11,782 vs. $15,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Norwich University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 10.1% larger than aid received Augustana College ($38,481 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Norwich University (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $52,900)
- Norwich University and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich University and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norwich University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/