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Overview |
RIC | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,787 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,414 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,014 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,537 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
RIC | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,921 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 3,432 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
RIC | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
RIC | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
RIC | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 71% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 3,363 students)
RIC vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 352.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at Norwich University than Rhode Island College ($42,860.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Norwich University ($11,014 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 17.8% lower than costs at Norwich University ($13,414 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 410.6% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($38,481 vs. $7,537)
RIC vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or RIC .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Norwich University (82.6%)
RIC vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC 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 RIC.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than Rhode Island College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $10,900 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/