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Overview |
Plaza College | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Plaza College | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 |
Plaza College | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $279 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Plaza College | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norwich University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 229.7% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.7% higher at Norwich University than Plaza College ($42,860.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Norwich University ($17,178 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 125.7% lower than costs at Norwich University ($7,000 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Plaza College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 464.1% larger than aid received Plaza College ($38,481 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Plaza College .
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $25,600 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $13,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($13,915 vs. $27,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($143 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/