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Sterling College vs Norwich University

Sterling College is harder to get into (67% vs 74% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average: $26,676 vs $31,387 a year.

Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.

Getting in
MeasureSterling CollegeNorwich University
Admit rate 67% 74%
SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) — 1060–1320
ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) — 20–27
SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Not checked yet
Next deadline Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cost
MeasureSterling CollegeNorwich University
Sticker price per year $54,410 $68,714
Average paid after grants $31,387 $26,676
What families with aid paid, by income
MeasureSterling CollegeNorwich University
Under $30,000 $41,232 $19,770
$30,000–$48,000 — $16,537
$48,000–$75,000 $25,950 $17,661
$75,000–$110,000 — $25,366
Over $110,000 $29,918 $35,664
After you start
MeasureSterling CollegeNorwich University
Undergrads 50 2,428
Graduate within 6 years 33% 61%
Come back for year two 86% 79%
Median earnings 10 years after starting $38,978 $78,407
Median debt at graduation $14,000 $24,429

Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers

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