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Overview |
Wells | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Aurora, NY | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wells.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wells | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,362 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,362 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,601 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,212 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wells | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,534 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 1,345 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wells | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wells | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wells | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Wells | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Wells | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norwich University is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (3,363 students vs. 357 students)
Wells vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wells or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 32.4% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Norwich University than Wells College ($42,860.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Norwich University ($20,601 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wells College are 6.8% lower than costs at Norwich University ($14,800 vs. $15,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wells College as Norwich University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 36.4% larger than aid received Wells College ($38,481 vs. $28,212)
Wells vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wells or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Wells .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Wells (3.25)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Norwich University (82.6%)
Wells vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wells 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 Wells.
- The graduation rate at Wells is higher than Norwich University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $39,500)
- Norwich University and Wells graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich University and Wells graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/