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Overview |
BC | NSU | ||
| Location | Lake Jackson, TX | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,044 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brazosport.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,726 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,063 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,700 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,718 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,019 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
BC | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,250 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $54 | $320 |
Diversity |
BC | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
BC | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 31% | ||
Campus |
BC | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 4,044 students)
BC vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 118.8% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 316.4% higher at NSU than Brazosport College ($16,920.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than NSU ($4,718 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 24.6% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($8,700 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than Norfolk State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 202.7% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($12,164 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or BC .
BC vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- Graduates from Brazosport College earn on average $2,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $36,700)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $25,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($5,250 vs. $31,000)
- BC graduates are paying $266 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($54 vs. $320)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/