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Overview |
Goucher College | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,650 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,749 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,484 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,520 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 2,566 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1366 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Goucher College | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Goucher College | 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
- Norwich University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (3,274 students vs. 1,500 students)
Goucher College vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Norwich University?
- Goucher College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($51,000.00 vs. $46,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Goucher College than Norwich University ($51,000.00 vs. $46,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Goucher College ($28,196 vs. $28,749)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 18.9% lower than costs at Goucher College ($14,000 vs. $16,650)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College as Norwich University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Norwich University ($40,484 vs. $36,911)
Goucher College vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Goucher College .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than Goucher College (72.9%)
Goucher College vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher College 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 Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Norwich University (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $700 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $52,200)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/