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Overview |
Plaza College | NSU | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 91% |
Admission |
Plaza College | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Plaza College | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $320 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Plaza College | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or NSU?
- Plaza College is 126% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at NSU than Plaza College ($16,920.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Plaza College ($14,652 vs. $17,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 54.9% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($7,000 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Plaza College (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 78.3% larger than aid received Plaza College ($12,164 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Plaza College .
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza College or NSU? 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 NSU and Plaza College.
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $17,085 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($13,915 vs. $31,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($143 vs. $320)
- More Plaza College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/