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Overview |
St. Bona | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,659 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,508 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,299 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 3,505 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
St. Bona | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
St. Bona | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 71% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | 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
- Norwich University is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (3,274 students vs. 2,603 students)
St. Bona vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Norwich University than Saint Bonaventure University ($46,860.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Bonaventure University than Norwich University ($27,659 vs. $28,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 7.1% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($14,000 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Saint Bonaventure University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 34.2% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($36,911 vs. $27,508)
St. Bona vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or St. Bona .
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Norwich University (73.6%)
St. Bona vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona 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 St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Norwich University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $4,100 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,800)
- Norwich University and St. Bona graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich University and St. Bona 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 St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/