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Overview |
Elms College | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,332 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #374 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,095 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,095 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,150 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,311 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,015 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Elms College | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,442 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Elms College | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 3% |
Students |
Elms College | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | 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
- Norwich University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (3,274 students vs. 1,332 students)
Elms College vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Norwich University than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($46,860.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Norwich University ($22,311 vs. $28,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 8.2% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($14,000 vs. $15,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Norwich University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 19% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($36,911 vs. $31,015)
Elms College vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Elms College .
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Norwich University (73.6%)
Elms College vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms 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 Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Norwich University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms 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 Elms College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/