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Overview |
Bentley | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
Bentley | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Bentley | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bentley University is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (5,264 students vs. 3,274 students)
Bentley vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Norwich University?
- Bentley University is 24.1% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($58,150.00 vs. $46,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Bentley than Norwich University ($58,150.00 vs. $46,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Bentley ($28,196 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 37.1% lower than costs at Bentley University ($14,000 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Bentley University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Bentley University ($36,911 vs. $33,293)
Bentley vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than Bentley (48.4%)
Bentley vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley 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 Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Norwich University (88% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $34,300 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $52,900)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norwich University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/