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Overview |
NSU | Seattle South | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 4,901 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | southseattle.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Seattle South | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $4,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $10,383 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $9,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $7,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 58% |
Admission |
NSU | Seattle South | ||
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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 13, 2024 |
Academics |
NSU | Seattle South | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 32:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Seattle South | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | N/A |
Diversity |
NSU | Seattle South | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
NSU | Seattle South | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Seattle South | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Seattle South based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 4,901 students)
NSU vs. Seattle South Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Seattle South?
- Norfolk State University is 29% more expensive to attend than Seattle South for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242% higher at NSU than Seattle Community College South Campus ($16,920.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Community College South Campus than NSU ($9,594 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Community College South Campus are 4.4% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($10,383 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Seattle Community College South Campus (91% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 63.9% larger than aid received Seattle Community College South Campus ($12,164 vs. $7,422)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Seattle South? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle South or NSU .
NSU vs. Seattle South Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Seattle South? 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 Seattle South and NSU.
- Graduates from Seattle Community College South Campus earn on average $3,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $36,700)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/