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Overview |
Susquahanna | NSU | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 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 |
Susquahanna | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Susquahanna | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | NSU | ||
| 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 Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 2,231 students)
Susquahanna vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or NSU?
- Susquehanna University is 846.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.7% higher at Susquahanna than Norfolk State University ($54,440.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Susquahanna ($14,652 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 38% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($10,844 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Norfolk State University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 236.4% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($40,914 vs. $12,164)
Susquahanna vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna or NSU? 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 NSU and Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Norfolk State University (77% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $20,300 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $36,700)
- Susquehanna University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Susquahanna graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/