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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury Babson U of R Hofstra| Clarkson University | Norwich University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 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 |
Clarkson | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Clarkson | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | 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
- Clarkson University is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (3,603 students vs. 3,274 students)
Clarkson vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Norwich University?
- Clarkson University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $46,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Clarkson than Norwich University ($56,642.00 vs. $46,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Clarkson ($28,196 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 21.5% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($14,000 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Norwich University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 16.8% larger than aid received Norwich University ($43,097 vs. $36,911)
Clarkson vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Norwich University (73.6%)
Clarkson vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Norwich University (72% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $52,900)
- Norwich University and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich University and Clarkson graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norwich University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/