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Overview |
NSU | D&E College | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,045 | 683 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,926 | $30,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,428 | $30,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,692 | $10,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,272 | $19,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,153 | $24,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,211 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 8,931 | 541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1100 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NSU | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $245 |
Diversity |
NSU | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 19% |
Students |
NSU | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 33% | ||
Campus |
NSU | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (6,045 students vs. 683 students)
NSU vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 412.3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($30,360.00 vs. $5,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at D&E College than Norfolk State University ($30,360.00 vs. $17,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than D&E College ($12,272 vs. $19,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 12.2% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($10,425 vs. $11,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 120.8% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($24,629 vs. $11,153)
NSU vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Davis & Elkins College (928) is 120 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming D&E College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than D&E College (58.2%)
NSU vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or D&E 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 D&E College and NSU.
- The graduation rate at D&E College is higher than Norfolk State University (36% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Davis & Elkins College earn on average $800 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $36,700)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $7,288 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $31,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($245 vs. $320)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/