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Overview |
BBC | NSU | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
BBC | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
BBC | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $320 |
Diversity |
BBC | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 88% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
BBC | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 31% | ||
Campus |
BBC | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or NSU?
- Clarks Summit University is 416.3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.5% higher at BBC than Norfolk State University ($29,700.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than BBC ($14,652 vs. $16,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 48.5% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($7,300 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 62.6% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($19,782 vs. $12,164)
BBC vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or BBC .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than BBC (65.2%)
BBC vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC or NSU? 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 NSU and BBC.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Norfolk State University (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $13,312 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($17,688 vs. $31,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($182 vs. $320)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/