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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | NSU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 91% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $320 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 5,783 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.8% higher at NSU than Southern University and A & M College ($16,920.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Southern University and A & M College ($14,652 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 15.8% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($9,366 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Southern University and A & M College (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 61.9% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($12,164 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 103 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (33% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $1,300 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $36,700)
- Southern University and A & M College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($30,750 vs. $31,000)
- Southern University and A & M College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($317 vs. $320)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/