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Overview |
NSU | Salem International University | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Salem, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 984 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | salemu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Salem International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $12,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $12,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $13,132 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $7,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | Salem International University | ||
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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 | Salem International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Salem International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,618 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $275 |
Diversity |
NSU | Salem International University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 17% |
Students |
NSU | Salem International University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 63% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Salem International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Salem International University based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 984 students)
NSU vs. Salem International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Salem International University?
- Salem International University is 121.7% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($12,750.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at NSU than Salem International University ($16,920.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem International University than NSU ($13,132 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem International University are 29.1% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($8,400 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem International University than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 52.9% larger than aid received Salem International University ($12,164 vs. $7,955)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Salem International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem International University or NSU .
NSU vs. Salem International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Salem International University? 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 Salem International University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Salem International University (33% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Salem International University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,600)
- Salem International University students graduate with a $4,382 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($26,618 vs. $31,000)
- Salem International University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($275 vs. $320)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem International University students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/