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Overview |
NSU | OC | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 63% |
Admission |
NSU | OC | ||
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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 |
Academics |
NSU | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $124 |
Diversity |
NSU | OC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
NSU | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NSU | OC | ||
| 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
- Norfolk State University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 4,905 students)
NSU vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or OC?
- Norfolk State University is 46.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at NSU than Olympic College ($16,920.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than NSU ($11,629 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 3.3% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($10,500 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Olympic College (91% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 133.2% larger than aid received Olympic College ($12,164 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or NSU .
NSU vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or OC? 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 OC and NSU.
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $900 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $19,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $31,000)
- OC graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($124 vs. $320)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/