| B CU vs. NSU |
#222 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #37 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #74 in Federal Region III Universities #35 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,794 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,180 Virginia Residents $21,682 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$14,100 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,412 Virginia Residents $25,826 Out-of-State |
| Less$14,056 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$14,412 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower880 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher915 SAT 19 ACT |
| Easier88.24% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter87.77% |
| Lower10.43% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable13.22% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,853 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,053 |
| Smaller2,738 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,410 |
| Smaller115 | Graduate Student Population | Larger643 |
| Smaller83 | Online Student Population | Larger693 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower31% | Graduate Rate | Higher38% |
| Higher38% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Lower62% | Retention Rate | Higher73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,300) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,770) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,020) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,638) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 194 | Number of faculty | 419 |
| Lower$64,426 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$90,502 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.