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Overview |
Framingham State University | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,028 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,784 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,640 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,184 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,342 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 3,685 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1255 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Framingham State University is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (4,028 students vs. 3,274 students)
Framingham State University vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 4,730.9% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 564.7% higher at Norwich University than Framingham State University ($46,860.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Norwich University ($16,640 vs. $28,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 1.6% lower than costs at Norwich University ($13,784 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Framingham State University (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 301.9% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($36,911 vs. $9,184)
Framingham State University vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Framingham State University .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Framingham State University (3.07)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Norwich University (73.6%)
Framingham State University vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State University 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 Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than Framingham State University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Framingham State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/