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Overview |
SHU | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
SHU | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
SHU | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 71% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,363 students)
SHU vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Norwich University?
- Sacred Heart University is 8% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at SHU than Norwich University ($46,310.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than SHU ($24,501 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 10.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($15,800 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 97.5% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($38,481 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Norwich University (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $52,900)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU 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 SHU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/