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VSU Old Dominion Hampton University UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Bowie State University UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire ECSU UW-Green Bay Delaware State University UW-Platteville| Norfolk State University | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | UWO | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | #786 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 87% |
Admission |
NSU | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,884 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 7,951 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $245 |
Diversity |
NSU | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 8% | ||
Campus |
NSU | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 5,783 students)
NSU vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 11.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at NSU than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($16,920.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than NSU ($12,827 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 21.9% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($8,894 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 173.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($12,164 vs. $4,450)
NSU vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or NSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 222 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming UWO students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UWO (88.5%)
NSU vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or UWO? 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 UWO and NSU.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Norfolk State University (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $7,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,700)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $7,252 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($23,748 vs. $31,000)
- UWO graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($245 vs. $320)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/