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Overview |
NSU | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,884 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 7,951 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 |
NSU | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $319 |
Diversity |
NSU | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
NSU | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 68% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 623 students)
NSU vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 434.1% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at Bethany College than Norfolk State University ($30,720.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Bethany College ($14,652 vs. $17,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 9.7% lower than costs at Bethany College ($10,844 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 146.7% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($30,005 vs. $12,164)
NSU vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Bethany College (907) is 99 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming Bethany College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
NSU vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Bethany College? 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 Bethany College and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Norfolk State University (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $7,300 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $36,700)
- Bethany College students graduate with a $116 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($30,884 vs. $31,000)
- Bethany College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($319 vs. $320)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/