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Overview |
ECSU | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 |
ECSU | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 71% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 3,274 students)
ECSU vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 603.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 368.8% higher at Norwich University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($46,860.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Norwich University ($21,205 vs. $28,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 23.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,000 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Eastern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 274.2% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($36,911 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Norwich University (73.6%)
ECSU vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $6,500 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/