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Overview |
SCF | NSU | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 91% |
Admission |
SCF | 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 | 3.1 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
SCF | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $320 |
Diversity |
SCF | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
SCF | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 31% | ||
Campus |
SCF | 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
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 5,783 students)
SCF vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 143.2% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 615.4% higher at NSU than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($16,920.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than NSU ($13,451 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 92.3% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($10,844 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (91% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 147.8% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($12,164 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or SCF .
- Accepted freshman SCF students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at NSU (2.9)
SCF vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $22,390 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($8,610 vs. $31,000)
- SCF graduates are paying $231 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($89 vs. $320)
- More SCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/