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VSU Old Dominion Hampton University Bowie State University ECSU Delaware State University Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Fayetteville State University Livingstone College NCAT Morgan State Shaw University| Johnson C Smith University | Norfolk State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | NSU | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
JCSU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
JCSU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $320 |
Diversity |
JCSU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
JCSU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 31% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or NSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 203.8% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at JCSU than Norfolk State University ($17,474.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than JCSU ($14,652 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 52.7% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($7,100 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Norfolk State University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($12,911 vs. $12,164)
JCSU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Norfolk State University (808) is 12 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming JCSU students have at the same average ACT score (17) as students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Norfolk State University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $30,300)
- Norfolk State University students graduate with a $1,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,050)
- NSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($320 vs. $331)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU 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/