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UW-Eau Claire VSU University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Old Dominion Hampton University UWM Wisconsin Bowie State University UWO ECSU UW-Platteville Delaware State University| Norfolk State University | University of Wisconsin La Crosse | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | #548 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 64% |
Admission |
NSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,884 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 7,951 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
NSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $240 |
Diversity |
NSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 19% | ||
Campus |
NSU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 5,783 students)
NSU vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 31.9% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at NSU than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($16,920.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than NSU ($13,130 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 56.2% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($6,942 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (91% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 258.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($12,164 vs. $3,395)
NSU vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or NSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 322 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UW-La Crosse (74.3%)
NSU vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and NSU.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Norfolk State University (68% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $12,800 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $36,700)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $31,000)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($240 vs. $320)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/