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Overview |
USMMA | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 961 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,173 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,374 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 7% | 99% |
Admission |
USMMA | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,392 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 452 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.5% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1300 | 1060/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
USMMA | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $279 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
USMMA | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 71% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norwich University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (3,274 students vs. 961 students)
USMMA vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Norwich University than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($46,860.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Norwich University ($5,173 vs. $28,196)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (99% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 743.9% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($36,911 vs. $4,374)
USMMA vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or USMMA .
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than USMMA (32.5%)
USMMA vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA 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 USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $39,500 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $52,900)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/