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