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Overview |
Florida Southern | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,194 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,500 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,500 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,462 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,704 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,874 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 6,423 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1310 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Norwich University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (3,274 students vs. 3,194 students)
Florida Southern vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $41,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Norwich University than Florida Southern College ($46,860.00 vs. $41,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Florida Southern ($28,196 vs. $30,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 1.4% lower than costs at Norwich University ($13,800 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Norwich University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 38.2% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($36,911 vs. $26,704)
Florida Southern vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Florida Southern .
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern (59.1%)
Florida Southern vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Florida Southern is the same as at Norwich University (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/