| HU vs. NSU |
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|---|---|---|
#152 in National Universities | Rankings* | #74 in Federal Region III Universities #35 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$35,810 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,180 Virginia Residents $21,682 Out-of-State |
| expensive$39,178 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,412 Virginia Residents $25,826 Out-of-State |
| More$23,509 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$14,412 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,210 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Lower915 SAT 19 ACT |
| Tighter41.34% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.77% |
| Favorable19.36% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.22% |
| 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger14,890 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,053 |
| Larger11,519 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,410 |
| Larger3,371 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller643 |
| Larger1,482 | Online Student Population | Smaller693 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower38% |
| Higher19% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,770) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,638) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,460 | Number of faculty | 419 |
| Higher$104,419 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$90,502 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.