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Overview |
SCSU | Norwich University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
SCSU | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 71% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,363 students)
SCSU vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 562.4% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.4% higher at Norwich University than Southern Connecticut State University ($42,860.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Norwich University ($18,712 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 12.2% lower than costs at Norwich University ($14,076 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 426.6% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($38,481 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Norwich University (82.6%)
SCSU vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $7,100 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/