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Overview |
Fisher | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,674 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,566 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,566 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,342 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,969 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,599 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Fisher | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,600 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 3,119 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Fisher | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fisher | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Fisher | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | 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
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (3,674 students vs. 3,274 students)
Fisher vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Fisher for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $38,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Norwich University than Saint John Fisher College ($46,860.00 vs. $38,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Fisher ($28,196 vs. $28,969)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 2.4% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($14,000 vs. $14,342)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Norwich University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 56.4% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($36,911 vs. $23,599)
Fisher vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Fisher .
- Accepted freshman Fisher students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than Fisher (67.8%)
Fisher vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Norwich University (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $50,800)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($23,900 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/