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Overview |
PSC | NSU | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,180 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,588 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,168 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 91% |
Admission |
PSC | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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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 |
PSC | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $320 |
Diversity |
PSC | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
PSC | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 31% | ||
Campus |
PSC | 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
- Polk State College is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (8,180 students vs. 5,783 students)
PSC vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 131.7% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at NSU than Polk State College ($16,920.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than NSU ($9,588 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 30% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($8,339 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Polk State College (91% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 284% larger than aid received Polk State College ($12,164 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or PSC .
PSC vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $21,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $31,000)
- PSC graduates are paying $222 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($98 vs. $320)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/