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Overview |
Cairn | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Langhorne, PA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cairn.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cairn | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,255 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,255 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,764 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,923 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,376 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Cairn | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 468 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 |
Cairn | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cairn | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cairn | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Cairn | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Cairn | 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 Cairn based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 1,031 students)
Cairn vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cairn or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Norwich University than Cairn University ($42,860.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Cairn ($24,501 vs. $25,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 34.3% lower than costs at Norwich University ($11,764 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Cairn University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 109.4% larger than aid received Cairn University ($38,481 vs. $18,376)
Cairn vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cairn or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Cairn .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Cairn (81%)
Cairn vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cairn 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 Cairn.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than Norwich University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $37,000)
- Norwich University and Cairn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich University and Cairn 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 Cairn students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/