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Overview |
NEC | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NEC | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NEC | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
NEC | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
NEC | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 71% | ||
Campus |
NEC | 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 NEC based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 2,852 students)
NEC vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Norwich University than New England College ($42,860.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than NEC ($24,501 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 6.3% lower than costs at New England College ($15,800 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 31.5% larger than aid received New England College ($38,481 vs. $29,272)
NEC vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Norwich University (82.6%)
NEC vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC 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 NEC.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than New England College (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $13,500 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $39,400)
- Norwich University and NEC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich University and NEC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/