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Overview |
NSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,045 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,926 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,428 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,692 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,272 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,153 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
NSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,211 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 8,931 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1100 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $211 |
Diversity |
NSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
NSU | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 30% | ||
Campus |
NSU | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (6,045 students vs. 2,758 students)
NSU vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 445.8% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($32,342.00 vs. $5,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at University of Charleston than Norfolk State University ($32,342.00 vs. $17,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than University of Charleston ($12,272 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 4.7% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($11,162 vs. $11,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Norfolk State University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 110.2% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($23,439 vs. $11,153)
NSU vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or NSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 186 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
NSU vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and NSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Norfolk State University (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $8,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $36,700)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $31,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($211 vs. $320)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/