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Overview |
URI | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Kingston, RI | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,351 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #353 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uri.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
URI | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,116 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,512 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,964 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,803 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
URI | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,391 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 19,568 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.1% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
URI | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
URI | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,438 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
URI | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
URI | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 71% | ||
Campus |
URI | 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 of Rhode Island is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 3,274 students)
URI vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, URI or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 232% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $14,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Norwich University than University of Rhode Island ($46,860.00 vs. $33,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Norwich University ($20,964 vs. $28,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($14,000 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than University of Rhode Island (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 188.3% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($36,911 vs. $12,803)
URI vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, URI or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or URI .
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than Norwich University (73.6%)
URI vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, URI 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 URI.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Norwich University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $3,300 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $52,900)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/