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VSU Old Dominion Hampton University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Bowie State University UW-Stout ECSU UWM Delaware State University UW-Green Bay UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire| Norfolk State University | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | UWSP | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
NSU | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,884 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 7,951 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.27 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NSU | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $251 |
Diversity |
NSU | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 10% | ||
Campus |
NSU | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 5,783 students)
NSU vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 16.4% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at NSU than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($16,920.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than NSU ($13,702 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 35.5% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($8,000 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Norfolk State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 191.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($12,164 vs. $4,169)
NSU vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or NSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 242 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UWSP (89.1%)
NSU vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or UWSP? 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 UWSP and NSU.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Norfolk State University (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $5,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $6,640 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($24,360 vs. $31,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($251 vs. $320)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/