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Overview |
York | NSU | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
York | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
York | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $320 |
Diversity |
York | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
York | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 31% | ||
Campus |
York | 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
- CUNY York College is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 5,783 students)
York vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or NSU?
- CUNY York College is 20.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at NSU than CUNY York College ($16,920.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than NSU ($6,670 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 65.2% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($10,844 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Norfolk State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 34.6% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($12,164 vs. $9,036)
York vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY York College (885) is 77 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than CUNY York College (33% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $6,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $36,700)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $22,200 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($8,800 vs. $31,000)
- York graduates are paying $230 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($90 vs. $320)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/