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Overview |
CSU | NSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
CSU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 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 | 750/963 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $320 |
Diversity |
CSU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 31% | ||
Campus |
CSU | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or NSU?
- Chicago State University is 33.1% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121% higher at NSU than Chicago State University ($16,920.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than NSU ($6,446 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 27.3% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,844 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Norfolk State University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 30.6% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($15,891 vs. $12,164)
CSU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Chicago State University (875) is 67 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Chicago State University (33% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $36,700)
- Norfolk State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($31,000 vs. $31,250)
- NSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($320 vs. $323)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU 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/