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Overview |
Medaille College | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | medaille.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medaille College | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,992 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Medaille College | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,689 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 1,162 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Medaille College | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medaille College | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Medaille College | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Medaille College | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Medaille College | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norwich University is larger than than Medaille College based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 1,727 students)
Medaille College vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medaille College or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Medaille College for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Norwich University than Medaille College ($42,860.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Medaille College than Norwich University ($14,992 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Medaille College are 12.9% lower than costs at Norwich University ($14,000 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Medaille College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 52.7% larger than aid received Medaille College ($38,481 vs. $25,196)
Medaille College vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medaille College or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Medaille College .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Medaille College (3.14)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Medaille College (68.8%)
Medaille College vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medaille 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 Medaille College.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than Medaille College (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Medaille College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,700)
- Medaille College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Medaille College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medaille College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/