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Overview |
CCF | NSU | ||
| Location | Ocala, FL | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,483 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cf.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCF | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,863 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,865 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,900 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
CCF | 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 |
CCF | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCF | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,187 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $320 |
Diversity |
CCF | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
CCF | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 31% | ||
Campus |
CCF | 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 CCF based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 5,483 students)
CCF vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCF or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 189.5% more expensive to attend than CCF for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.9% higher at NSU than College of Central Florida ($16,920.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Central Florida than NSU ($7,865 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 0.2% lower than costs at College of Central Florida ($10,844 vs. $10,863)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Central Florida than Norfolk State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 76.3% larger than aid received College of Central Florida ($12,164 vs. $6,900)
Which college is harder to get into, CCF or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or CCF .
CCF vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCF 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 CCF.
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than CCF graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,500)
- College of Central Florida students graduate with a $20,813 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($10,187 vs. $31,000)
- CCF graduates are paying $215 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($105 vs. $320)
- More CCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/