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Northfield, VT · Randolph, VT
| Norwich University | Vermont State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,257/yr | $18,212/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,610/yr | $14,645/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $15,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,164/yr | $12,998/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,332/yr | $16,279/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $22,046/yr | $20,668/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,854/yr | $24,007/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $159/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,680/yr | $13,618/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,680/yr | $13,618/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,176/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,880/yr | $6,504/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $67,357/yr | $25,988/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $49,740/yr | $11,952/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $49,740/yr | $22,296/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 24% | 34% |
| Students taking federal loans | 46% | 58% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 74% | 82% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1060–1320 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1190 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,157 | 3,130 |
| Students accepted | 3,796 | 2,605 |
| Students who enrolled | 563 | 567 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 15% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 5% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 60% | 47% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $65,575/yr | $50,331/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $42,747–$86,999 | $35,188–$74,896 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 61% | 58% |
| White students graduating | 65% | 50% |
| Black students graduating | 34% | 19% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 48% | 35% |
| Asian students graduating | 65% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $59,743/yr | $41,340/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 84% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 53% | 33% |
| Pell students who graduate | 52% | 42% |
| First-gen students who finish | 60% | 69% |
| Low-income students who finish | 58% | 67% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 21% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $68,991/yr | $48,541/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Military Technologies 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Computer & Information Sciences 12% | Health Professions 45% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 7% |
| Most popular program | Military Technologies — 13% of degrees | Health Professions — 45% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 12% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 12% of degrees | Psychology — 4% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Health Professions — 9% of degrees | Education — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Information Science/Studies — $118,687/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $75,160/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 27% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,428 | 3,590 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 523 | 985 |
| Average professor pay | $8,275/mo | $7,714/mo |
| Full-time professors | 49% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $67,624 | $42,873 |
| Setting | Rural (distant) | Rural (remote) |
| Location | Northfield, VT | Randolph, VT |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1819 | 1866 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Men | 72% | 44% |
| Women | 28% | 56% |
| White students | 67% | 79% |
| Black students | 5.1% | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 5.6% |
| Asian students | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 6.6% | 3.3% |
| Other / not reported | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 24% | 38% |
| Part-time students | 16% | 25% |
| Students age 25+ | 19% | 28% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $16,559/yr | $14,562/yr |
| Endowment | $280.5M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,215 | 3,027 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,000/yr | $7,830/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,000/yr | $5,068/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | Other |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 23 | 27 |
| Student athletes | 603 | 797 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.9M | $6.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.9M | $7.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $93,676 | $63,532 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.