HU vs. NSU
The following statements compare Howard University and Norfolk State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- HU's tuition ($33,344) is more expensive than NSU ($21,412).
- HU's acceptance rate (53.43%) is lower than NSU (89.50%).
- HU has higher yield (24.31%) than NSU (16.35%).
- HU's SAT score (1,170) is higher than NSU (940).
- HU's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than NSU (18 to 1).
- HU (12,886 students) is larger than NSU (5,783 students) with more enrolled students.
- HU ($20,762) has higher amount of financial aid than NSU ($11,797).
- HU's graduation rate (70%) is higher than NSU (39%).
Howard University
Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #205 National Universities, #6 in District of Columbia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$33,344
Financial Aid
$20,762
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
53.43% Acceptance Rate
24.31% Yield
Enrollment
9,809 Undergraduate
3,077 Graduate
339 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
929 Faculties (full-time)
2,431 Staffs (full-time)
$90,369 Faculty Salary
$78,485 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-6,010 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,910 In-State
$21,412 out-of-state
$21,412 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,797
Test Scores
940 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
89.50% Acceptance Rate
16.35% Yield
Enrollment
5,337 Undergraduate
446 Graduate
682 Online Students
Graduation Rate
39% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
242 Faculties (full-time)
871 Staffs (full-time)
$80,235 Faculty Salary
$59,415 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,206 annual charge
-2,770 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$3,638 annual charge
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