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Overview |
NSU | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | #885 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
NSU | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,884 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 7,951 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 18/24 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NSU | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $237 |
Diversity |
NSU | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 39% | ||
Campus |
NSU | UW-Superior | ||
| 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
- Norfolk State University is larger than than UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 2,710 students)
NSU vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or UW-Superior?
- University of Wisconsin Superior is 13.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,535.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at NSU than University of Wisconsin Superior ($16,920.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than NSU ($12,908 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 54.6% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($7,013 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than Norfolk State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 229.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($12,164 vs. $3,691)
NSU vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or NSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Superior (990) is 182 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming UW-Superior students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at NSU (2.9)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than NSU (89.5%)
NSU vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or UW-Superior? 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-Superior and NSU.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than Norfolk State University (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Superior earn on average $1,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $36,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $31,000)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($237 vs. $320)
- More UW-Superior graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/