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Overview |
Gordon | NSU | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
Gordon | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 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 |
Gordon | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $320 |
Diversity |
Gordon | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 50% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Gordon | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | 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 Gordon based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 3,135 students)
Gordon vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 124.4% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.7% higher at NSU than Gordon College ($16,920.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than NSU ($8,185 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 17.1% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($9,257 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Gordon College (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 58% larger than aid received Gordon College ($12,164 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Gordon .
- The average SAT score at Gordon College (851) is 43 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming Gordon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at NSU (17)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than NSU (89.5%)
Gordon vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon 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 Gordon.
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $31,000)
- Gordon graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($180 vs. $320)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/