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Overview |
Bucknell | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,892 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,418 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,418 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,118 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,486 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,211 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 99% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,010 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 3,524 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 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 |
Bucknell | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bucknell | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | 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
- Bucknell University is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (3,892 students vs. 3,274 students)
Bucknell vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Norwich University?
- Bucknell University is 37.5% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $46,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at Bucknell than Norwich University ($64,418.00 vs. $46,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Bucknell ($28,196 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 15.1% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($14,000 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Bucknell University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Norwich University ($41,211 vs. $36,911)
Bucknell vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Bucknell .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than Bucknell (32%)
Bucknell vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell 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 Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Norwich University (91% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $23,400 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $52,900)
- Norwich University and Bucknell graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich University and Bucknell graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell 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/