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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Wake Forest University | Norwich University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,363 students)
Wake Forest vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Norwich University?
- Wake Forest University is 42.4% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Wake Forest than Norwich University ($61,012.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Wake Forest ($24,501 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 5.4% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($15,800 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 40.9% larger than aid received Norwich University ($54,233 vs. $38,481)
Wake Forest vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Wake Forest .
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Norwich University (88% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $24,300 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $52,900)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norwich University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/