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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Norwich University | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,759 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #557 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,533 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,075 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,940 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,696 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,728 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,794 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 9,026 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 71% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | 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
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (7,759 students vs. 3,274 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 222.4% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $14,533.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at Norwich University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($46,860.00 vs. $31,075.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Norwich University ($20,696 vs. $28,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 28.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($14,000 vs. $17,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 244.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($36,911 vs. $10,728)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or UMass Dartmouth .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Norwich University (73.6%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $3,900 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $1,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($25,760 vs. $27,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/