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Overview |
Elon | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 99% |
Admission |
Elon | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 3,274 students)
Elon vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Norwich University than Elon University ($46,860.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Elon ($28,196 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 3.4% lower than costs at Elon University ($14,000 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Elon University (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 110.6% larger than aid received Elon University ($36,911 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Elon .
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Norwich University (82% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $52,900)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon 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/