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Overview |
NSU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 837 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | vul.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $8,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $8,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $17,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $7,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 79% |
Admission |
NSU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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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 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NSU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 9% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $41,567 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $429 |
Diversity |
NSU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 60% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| 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 Virginia University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 837 students)
NSU vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Virginia University of Lynchburg?
- Virginia University of Lynchburg is 42.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($8,200.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at NSU than Virginia University of Lynchburg ($16,920.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Virginia University of Lynchburg ($14,652 vs. $17,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia University of Lynchburg are 15.4% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($9,400 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Virginia University of Lynchburg (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 53.5% larger than aid received Virginia University of Lynchburg ($12,164 vs. $7,923)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Virginia University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia University of Lynchburg or NSU .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Virginia University of Lynchburg (2.1)
NSU vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Virginia University of Lynchburg? 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 Virginia University of Lynchburg and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Virginia University of Lynchburg is higher than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 33%)
- Norfolk State University students graduate with a $10,567 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($31,000 vs. $41,567)
- NSU graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($320 vs. $429)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 9%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/