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Overview |
Castleton State College | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Castleton, VT | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,363 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | castleton.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Castleton State College | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,832 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,800 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,404 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,791 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,007 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Castleton State College | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,115 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 2,508 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | |||
| 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 |
Castleton State College | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Castleton State College | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Castleton State College | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Castleton State College | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Castleton State College | 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 2,363 students)
Castleton State College vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Castleton State College or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 262.2% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Norwich University than Castleton State College ($42,860.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Norwich University ($16,791 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 27.4% lower than costs at Norwich University ($12,404 vs. $15,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College as Norwich University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 195.8% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($38,481 vs. $13,007)
Castleton State College vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Castleton State College or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Castleton State College .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Castleton State College vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Castleton State College 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 Castleton State College.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than Castleton State College (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/