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Overview |
Nichols | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,825 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,825 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,950 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,032 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,720 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Nichols | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,117 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 1,866 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1%Open | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8%Open | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Nichols | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Nichols | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (3,274 students vs. 1,354 students)
Nichols vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $38,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Norwich University than Nichols College ($46,860.00 vs. $38,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Nichols ($28,196 vs. $31,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 6.8% lower than costs at Nichols College ($14,000 vs. $14,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Nichols College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 49.3% larger than aid received Nichols College ($36,911 vs. $24,720)
Nichols vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Norwich University (73.6%)
Nichols vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols 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 Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than Nichols College (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,800)
- Norwich University and Nichols graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich University and Nichols 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 Nichols students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/