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Overview |
NSU | WVSU | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
NSU | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,884 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 7,951 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $240 |
Diversity |
NSU | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
NSU | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 17% | ||
Campus |
NSU | WVSU | ||
| 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
- Norfolk State University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 3,785 students)
NSU vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 41.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at NSU than West Virginia State University ($16,920.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than NSU ($11,684 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 12.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,844 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than West Virginia State University (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 28.3% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($12,164 vs. $9,482)
NSU vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 119 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at NSU (2.9)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than NSU (89.5%)
NSU vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or WVSU? 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 WVSU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than West Virginia State University (33% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $31,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($240 vs. $320)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/