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Overview |
GSU | NSU | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
GSU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $320 |
Diversity |
GSU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
GSU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 31% | ||
Campus |
GSU | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or NSU?
- Governors State University is 30.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at NSU than Governors State University ($16,920.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than NSU ($9,833 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 1.4% lower than costs at Governors State University ($10,844 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Governors State University ($12,164 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Governors State University (911) is 103 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming GSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 1.1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $36,700)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $13,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($17,250 vs. $31,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($178 vs. $320)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/