Norfolk State University (NSU) vs. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

  • Both Norfolk State University (NSU) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) are public.
  • NSU is located in Norfolk, VA and FAMU is located in Tallahassee, FL.
  • NSU has more expensive tuition of $21,412 than FAMU ($17,725).
  • FAMU has tighter acceptance rate of 45.63% than NSU (90.13%).
  • FAMU has higher SAT scores of 1,070 than NSU (940).
  • FAMU is larger with 9,215 students than NSU (5,783 students).
Norfolk State University
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#29 in Virginia
Rankings#219 in National Universities
#18 in Florida
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Norfolk, VALocationTallahassee, FL
NSUKnown asFAMU
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreesAssociate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (medium programs)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$9,910 Virginia residents
$21,412 out-of-state
Undergraduate$5,785 Florida residents
$17,725 out-of-state
$13,068 Virginia residents
$25,482 out-of-state
Graduate$9,876 Florida residents
$24,669 out-of-state
$11,797Financial Aid$11,487
Admission
$25 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$35 undergraduate
$30 graduate
90.13%Acceptance Rate45.63%
19.13%Yield45.45%
940 SAT, 18 ACTTest Scores1,070 SAT, 21 ACT
Student Population
5,783Total Students9,215
5,337Undergraduate7,709
446Graduate1,506
682Online Enrollment80
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
39%Graduation Rate60%
18%Transfer-out Rate19%
70%Retention Rate90%
$38,800Average Earning after Graduation$44,700
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,770)
$7,206 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,450)
$6,528 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)
$3,638 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (9 meals per week)
$5,116 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
242 Full-time
120 Part-time
Number of Faculties577 Full-time
118 Part-time
871 Full-time
710 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,711 Full-time
119 Part-time
$80,235 for Faculties
$59,415 Part-time
Average Salary$80,756 for Faculties
$56,264 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023