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Overview |
NSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
NSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,884 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 7,951 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $248 |
Diversity |
NSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
NSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 9% | ||
Campus |
NSU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 1,481 students)
NSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 36.4% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Norfolk State University ($19,584.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than NSU ($9,529 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 7.7% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,844 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Norfolk State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 37.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($12,164 vs. $8,830)
NSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or NSU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 174 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
NSU vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (33% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $13,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $36,700)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,999 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $31,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($248 vs. $320)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/