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Overview |
Macon State | NSU | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,045 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $5,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $17,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $11,692 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,272 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Macon State | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 10,211 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 8,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 840/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Macon State | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $320 |
Diversity |
Macon State | NSU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 3% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Macon State | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 31% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (6,045 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 160.3% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($5,926.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.2% higher at NSU than Macon State College ($17,428.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 73.2% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($6,750 vs. $11,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Macon State College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($11,153 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Macon State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (2.96) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Macon State College (33% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/