NSU vs. Carolina College of Biblical Studies

Comparable Facts

Compare Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA with Carolina College of Biblical Studies in Fayetteville, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Norfolk State University is larger than Carolina College of Biblical Studies based on total student enrollment (6,053 students vs. 212 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Norfolk State University is located in Norfolk, VA (Midsize City setting); Carolina College of Biblical Studies is in Fayetteville, NC (Midsize City setting).
• Norfolk State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Carolina College of Biblical Studies is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Norfolk State University 15:1; Carolina College of Biblical Studies 4:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carolina College of Biblical Studies are 7% lower than at Norfolk State University ($10,782 vs. $11,591).
• Out-of-state tuition is 214% higher at NSU than at Carolina College of Biblical Studies (about $14,776 more per year; $21,682 vs. $6,906).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Carolina College of Biblical Studies than at Norfolk State University (100% vs. 75%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 496% larger than aid received by Carolina College of Biblical Studies students ($15,056 vs. $2,526).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at NSU, open admission at Carolina College of Biblical Studies.
• Typical fall application deadline: NSU May 31, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.