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VSU Old Dominion Hampton University Bowie State University ECSU Delaware State University UNK Fayetteville State University Morgan State K-State WSSU North Carolina Central University| Wayne State College | Norfolk State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSC | NSU | ||
| Location | Wayne, NE | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,773 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsc.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSC | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,700 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,700 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,870 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,271 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,838 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
WSC | 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 | 3.36 | 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 |
WSC | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSC | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,050 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $320 |
Diversity |
WSC | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WSC | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 31% | ||
Campus |
WSC | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 4,773 students)
WSC vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSC or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.8% higher at NSU than Wayne State College ($16,920.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than NSU ($14,271 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 22.3% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($8,870 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than Norfolk State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 55.2% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($12,164 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, WSC or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or WSC .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at NSU (2.9)
WSC vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSC 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 WSC.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Norfolk State University (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wayne State College earn on average $2,700 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $36,700)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $10,950 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($20,050 vs. $31,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($207 vs. $320)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/