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Overview |
NSU | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,045 | 748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,926 | $29,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,428 | $29,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,692 | $12,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,272 | $19,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,153 | $22,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
NSU | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,211 | 2,103 | ||
| Admitted | 8,931 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1100 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
NSU | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
NSU | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
NSU | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 68% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Wheeling University | ||
| 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 Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (6,045 students vs. 748 students)
NSU vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Wheeling University?
- Wheeling University is 390.9% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($29,090.00 vs. $5,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.9% higher at Wheeling University than Norfolk State University ($29,090.00 vs. $17,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Wheeling University ($12,272 vs. $19,164)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 6.2% lower than costs at Wheeling University ($11,692 vs. $12,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Wheeling University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling University students is 100.1% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($22,319 vs. $11,153)
NSU vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling University (1032) is 224 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming Wheeling University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Wheeling University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Wheeling University (75.2%)
NSU vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Wheeling University? 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 Wheeling University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling University is higher than Norfolk State University (62% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wheeling University earn on average $11,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $36,700)
- Wheeling University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Wheeling University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Wheeling University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/