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Overview |
Columbia College | NSU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,514 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,250 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,250 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,779 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,089 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Columbia College | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,176 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 2,135 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $320 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 85% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 1,514 students)
Columbia College vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or NSU?
- Columbia College is 269.4% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Columbia College than Norfolk State University ($21,250.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Columbia College ($14,652 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 29.1% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($8,400 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than Norfolk State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 32.3% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($16,089 vs. $12,164)
Columbia College vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at Columbia College (971) is 163 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming Columbia College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at NSU (2.9)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than NSU (89.5%)
Columbia College vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Norfolk State University (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $5,736 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($25,264 vs. $31,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($261 vs. $320)
- More Columbia College 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/