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Overview |
WPI | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
WPI | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 71% | ||
Campus |
WPI | 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,363 students)
WPI vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Norwich University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Norwich University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at WPI than Norwich University ($56,000.00 vs. $42,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norwich University than WPI ($24,501 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 4.7% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($15,800 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 42.2% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($38,481 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Norwich University (3.39)
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Norwich University (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $29,800 more per year than Norwich University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $52,900)
- Norwich University and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Norwich University and WPI graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norwich University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/