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Overview |
MWSU | NSU | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
MWSU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
MWSU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $320 |
Diversity |
MWSU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
MWSU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 31% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 4,023 students)
MWSU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or NSU?
- Missouri Western State University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at NSU than Missouri Western State University ($16,920.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than NSU ($11,917 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 6.3% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($10,200 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($12,164 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at NSU (2.9)
MWSU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU 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 MWSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Missouri Western State University (33% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $200 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $9,182 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($21,818 vs. $31,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($225 vs. $320)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/