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Overview |
WNC | NSU | ||
| Location | Carson City, NV | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,582 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wnc.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WNC | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,383 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,284 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,950 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,259 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,579 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
WNC | 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 |
WNC | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WNC | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,316 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $320 |
Diversity |
WNC | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
WNC | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 31% | ||
Campus |
WNC | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than WNC based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 3,582 students)
WNC vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WNC or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 70% more expensive to attend than WNC for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at NSU than Western Nevada College ($16,920.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than WNC ($14,652 vs. $16,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 28.6% lower than costs at Western Nevada College ($10,844 vs. $13,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western Nevada College as Norfolk State University (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 84.9% larger than aid received Western Nevada College ($12,164 vs. $6,579)
Which college is harder to get into, WNC or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or WNC .
WNC vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WNC 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 WNC.
- Graduates from Norfolk State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than WNC graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,700)
- Western Nevada College students graduate with a $19,684 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($11,316 vs. $31,000)
- WNC graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($117 vs. $320)
- More WNC 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/