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Overview |
Western New England University | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,574 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,548 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,351 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,534 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 5,440 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | 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 |
Western New England University | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Western New England University | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | 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
- Western New England University is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (3,574 students vs. 3,274 students)
Western New England University vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 8% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Norwich University than Western New England University ($46,860.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Western New England University ($28,196 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 6.4% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,000 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Norwich University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 35% larger than aid received Western New England University ($36,911 vs. $27,351)
Western New England University vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Norwich University (73.6%)
Western New England University vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University 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 Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Norwich University (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $52,900)
- Norwich University and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich University and Western New England University 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 Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/