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VSU Old Dominion Hampton University Bowie State University ECSU Delaware State University Fayetteville State University Western Oregon State College Morgan State Southern Oregon University WSSU North Carolina Central University| Eastern Oregon University | Norfolk State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EOU | NSU | ||
| Location | La Grande, OR | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eou.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EOU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,145 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,330 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,234 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
EOU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 1,000 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
EOU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EOU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,839 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $320 |
Diversity |
EOU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
EOU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 31% | ||
Campus |
EOU | 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 EOU based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 2,674 students)
EOU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EOU or NSU?
- Eastern Oregon University is 41.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($8,145.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at EOU than Norfolk State University ($21,330.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than EOU ($14,652 vs. $15,234)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 0.7% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($10,770 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than Norfolk State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 57.6% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($12,164 vs. $7,718)
EOU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EOU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or EOU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Oregon University (951) is 143 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming EOU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at NSU (2.9)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than NSU (89.5%)
EOU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EOU 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 EOU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Eastern Oregon University (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Eastern Oregon University earn on average $5,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,700)
- Eastern Oregon University students graduate with a $8,161 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($22,839 vs. $31,000)
- EOU graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($236 vs. $320)
- More EOU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/