NSU vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Comparable Facts

Compare Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA with Johnson & Wales University Charlotte in Charlotte, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Norfolk State University is larger than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (6,053 students vs. 1,184 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Norfolk State University is located in Norfolk, VA (Midsize City setting); Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is in Charlotte, NC (Large City setting).
• Norfolk State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Norfolk State University 15:1; Johnson & Wales University Charlotte 14:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 21.7% lower than at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($11,591 vs. $14,800).
• Out-of-state tuition is 95.6% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than at Norfolk State University (about $20,737 more per year; $42,419 vs. $21,682).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than at Norfolk State University (100% vs. 75%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 99.5% larger than aid received by Norfolk State University students ($30,033 vs. $15,056).

Admissions details

• Incoming NSU students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 19) as students at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (19).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both NSU and Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte.
• Typical fall application deadline: NSU May 31, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 13.2% at NSU vs. 13.7% at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Johnson & Wales University Charlotte graduates have a $4,100 lower median loan debt than NSU graduates ($26,900 vs. $31,000).
• Among borrowers, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates have an estimated $42 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than NSU graduates ($278 vs. $320).
• More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation (66% vs. 27%).

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