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Southern New Hampshire University McDaniel College Endicott College Castleton State College USD Marist College| High Point University | Norwich University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HPU | Norwich University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,052 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,748 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,748 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,462 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,578 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,149 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
HPU | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,625 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 12,004 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $279 |
Diversity |
HPU | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
HPU | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 71% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (6,052 students vs. 3,274 students)
HPU vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Norwich University than High Point University ($46,860.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than HPU ($28,196 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 31.9% lower than costs at High Point University ($14,000 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than High Point University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 103.4% larger than aid received High Point University ($36,911 vs. $18,149)
HPU vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or HPU .
- Accepted freshman HPU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Norwich University (73.6%)
HPU vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU 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 HPU.
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $10,900 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/