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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus McDaniel College University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University Castleton State College University of Massachusetts-Boston| Plymouth State University | Norwich University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Plymouth | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 3,363 students)
Plymouth vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 261.1% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at Norwich University than Plymouth State University ($42,860.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Norwich University ($20,321 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 33.8% lower than costs at Norwich University ($11,810 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 314.4% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($38,481 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Norwich University (82.6%)
Plymouth vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth 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 Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Norwich University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,200)
- Norwich University and Plymouth graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich University and Plymouth 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 Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/