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Overview |
Wilkes | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,198 | 3,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilkes.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilkes | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,308 | $46,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,308 | $46,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,006 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,508 | $28,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,507 | $36,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wilkes | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,414 | 5,157 | ||
| Admitted | 5,866 | 3,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 73.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1270 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Wilkes | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilkes | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wilkes | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Wilkes | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Wilkes | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (5,198 students vs. 3,274 students)
Wilkes vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilkes or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($46,860.00 vs. $40,308.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Norwich University than Wilkes University ($46,860.00 vs. $40,308.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than Wilkes ($28,196 vs. $28,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 14.3% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($14,000 vs. $16,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Norwich University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 29.5% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($36,911 vs. $28,507)
Wilkes vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilkes or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Wilkes .
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Norwich University (73.6%)
Wilkes vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilkes 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 Wilkes.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Norwich University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $52,900)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/