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Overview |
NSU | VSU | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 92% |
Admission |
NSU | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,884 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 7,951 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $305 |
Diversity |
NSU | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
NSU | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 27% | ||
Campus |
NSU | VSU | ||
| 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 VSU based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 4,648 students)
NSU vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or VSU?
- Norfolk State University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at NSU than Virginia State University ($16,920.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than VSU ($14,652 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 6.5% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,844 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Norfolk State University (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($12,164 vs. $11,498)
NSU vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia State University (857) is 49 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than NSU (89.5%)
NSU vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or VSU? 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 VSU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Norfolk State University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates of Norfolk State University and VSU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($36,700 vs. $36,700)
- Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($29,500 vs. $31,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($305 vs. $320)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/