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Overview |
NSU | Madison College | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 38% |
Admission |
NSU | Madison College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,884 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,951 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Sep 30, 2024 |
Academics |
NSU | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $134 |
Diversity |
NSU | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Madison College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (12,982 students vs. 5,783 students)
NSU vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Madison College?
- Norfolk State University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.9% higher at NSU than Madison Area Technical College ($16,920.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than NSU ($11,588 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 38.4% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($10,844 vs. $15,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Madison Area Technical College (91% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 130% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($12,164 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or NSU .
NSU vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Madison 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 Madison College and NSU.
- Graduates from Madison Area Technical College earn on average $1,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $36,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $18,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($13,000 vs. $31,000)
- Madison College graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($134 vs. $320)
- More Madison College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/