- Howard University (HU) is a private school while Norfolk State University (NSU) is a public school.
- HU is located in Washington, DC and NSU is located in Norfolk, VA.
- HU has more expensive tuition of $33,344 than NSU ($21,412).
- HU has tighter acceptance rate of 41.42% than NSU (90.13%).
- HU has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than NSU (940).
- HU is larger with 12,886 students than NSU (5,783 students).
Howard University View More Rivals | Norfolk State University View More Rivals | |
| #205 in National Universities #6 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #29 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Norfolk, VA |
HU| Known as | NSU | |
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,344 | Undergraduate | $9,910 Virginia residents $21,412 out-of-state |
| $38,050 | Graduate | $13,068 Virginia residents $25,482 out-of-state |
| $20,762 | Financial Aid | $11,797 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 41.42% | Acceptance Rate | 90.13% |
| 29.85% | Yield | 19.13% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 940 SAT, 18 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,886 | Total Students | 5,783 |
| 9,809 | Undergraduate | 5,337 |
| 3,077 | Graduate | 446 |
| 339 | Online Enrollment | 682 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 39% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $54,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,770) $7,206 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,638 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 929 Full-time 236 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 242 Full-time 120 Part-time |
| 2,431 Full-time 345 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 871 Full-time 710 Part-time |
| $90,369 for Faculties $78,485 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,235 for Faculties $59,415 Part-time |