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Overview |
Emerson | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Emerson | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 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 | Feb 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emerson | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 3,274 students)
Emerson vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Norwich University?
- Emerson College is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $46,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Emerson than Norwich University ($54,400.00 vs. $46,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Emerson ($28,196 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 45.1% lower than costs at Emerson College ($14,000 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Emerson College (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 39.6% larger than aid received Emerson College ($36,911 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Norwich University (81% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/