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Overview |
Providence | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,635 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,830 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,830 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,645 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,040 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
Providence | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,469 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 6,075 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1400 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Providence | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Providence | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Providence | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Providence | 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
- Providence College is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 3,274 students)
Providence vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Norwich University?
- Providence College is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $46,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Providence than Norwich University ($59,830.00 vs. $46,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Providence ($28,196 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 22.5% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,000 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Providence College (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 22.9% larger than aid received Providence College ($36,911 vs. $30,040)
Providence vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Providence .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than Providence (48.7%)
Providence vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence 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 Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Norwich University (85% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $52,900)
- Norwich University and Providence graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich University and Providence 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 Providence students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/