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Overview |
NSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
NSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 50% |
Admission |
NSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,884 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 7,951 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $191 |
Diversity |
NSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
NSU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NSU | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 1,775 students)
NSU vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 428.7% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.7% higher at LGCNHS than Norfolk State University ($30,408.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than LGCNHS ($14,652 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 1.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,844 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (91% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 98.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($12,164 vs. $6,133)
NSU vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or NSU .
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
NSU vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and NSU.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $14,600 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $36,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $31,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($191 vs. $320)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/