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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 |
Paul Smith's College | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's 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
- Norwich University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Norwich University than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($42,860.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Paul Smith's College ($24,501 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 1.6% lower than costs at Norwich University ($15,546 vs. $15,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science as Norwich University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 56.8% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($38,481 vs. $24,545)
Paul Smith's College vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's College or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Norwich University (82.6%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/