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Overview |
NSU | NSC | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
NSU | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,884 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 7,951 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $236 |
Diversity |
NSU | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
NSU | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NSU | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 5,783 students)
NSU vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or NSC?
- Norfolk State University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at NSC than Norfolk State University ($19,289.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than NSC ($14,652 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 0.1% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($10,830 vs. $10,844)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University as Nevada State College (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 81.7% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($12,164 vs. $6,696)
NSU vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or NSU .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at NSC (2.75)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than NSC (82.5%)
NSU vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or NSC? 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 NSC and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Nevada State College (33% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $8,080 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($22,920 vs. $31,000)
- NSC graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($236 vs. $320)
- More NSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/