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Overview |
UB | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,889 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #101 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalo.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,860 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,754 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,511 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,996 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
UB | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,210 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 26,481 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 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 |
UB | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
UB | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
UB | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 71% | ||
Campus |
UB | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (31,889 students vs. 3,274 students)
UB vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 562.8% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.5% higher at Norwich University than University at Buffalo ($46,860.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Norwich University ($20,511 vs. $28,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 19.7% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($14,000 vs. $16,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than University at Buffalo (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 269.3% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($36,911 vs. $9,996)
UB vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or UB .
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (73.6%) than UB (69.3%)
UB vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Norwich University (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $5,500 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $52,900)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/