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Overview |
NSU | EWU | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,045 | 10,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #836 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,926 | $7,294 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,428 | $24,833 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,692 | $14,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,272 | $13,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,153 | $8,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
NSU | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,211 | 6,415 | ||
| Admitted | 8,931 | 5,887 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1100 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2026 | Sep 10, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $215 |
Diversity |
NSU | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NSU | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 6,045 students)
NSU vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or EWU?
- Eastern Washington University is 23.1% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,294.00 vs. $5,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at EWU than Norfolk State University ($24,833.00 vs. $17,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than EWU ($12,272 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 27.3% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($11,692 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Eastern Washington University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($11,153 vs. $8,756)
NSU vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Washington University (970) is 162 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming EWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman EWU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at NSU (2.9)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than NSU (87.5%)
NSU vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or EWU? 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 EWU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Norfolk State University (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $8,600 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,700)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $10,182 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($20,818 vs. $31,000)
- EWU graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($215 vs. $320)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/