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Overview |
Ithaca College | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 3,274 students)
Ithaca College vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Norwich University?
- Ithaca College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $46,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Ithaca College than Norwich University ($50,510.00 vs. $46,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Ithaca College ($28,196 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 14.5% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,000 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Norwich University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 15.8% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($36,911 vs. $31,876)
Ithaca College vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Ithaca College .
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
Ithaca College vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Norwich University (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $52,900)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norwich University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/