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Overview |
BSC | NSU | ||
| Location | Bismarck, ND | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,771 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bismarckstate.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSC | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,167 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,251 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,830 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,309 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,239 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 91% |
Admission |
BSC | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
BSC | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSC | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,041 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $114 | $320 |
Diversity |
BSC | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
BSC | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 31% | ||
Campus |
BSC | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than BSC based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 3,771 students)
BSC vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSC or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 38% more expensive to attend than BSC for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $4,167.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.7% higher at NSU than Bismarck State College ($16,920.00 vs. $6,251.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bismarck State College than NSU ($11,309 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bismarck State College are 38.5% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($7,830 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Bismarck State College (91% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 187% larger than aid received Bismarck State College ($12,164 vs. $4,239)
Which college is harder to get into, BSC or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or BSC .
BSC vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSC 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 BSC.
- Graduates from Bismarck State College earn on average $12,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $36,700)
- Bismarck State College students graduate with a $19,959 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($11,041 vs. $31,000)
- BSC graduates are paying $206 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($114 vs. $320)
- More BSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/