| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$33,344 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,910 Virginia Residents $21,412 Out-of-State |
| expensive$38,050 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,068 Virginia Residents $25,482 Out-of-State |
| More$20,762 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,797 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,170 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower940 SAT 18 ACT |
| Tighter53.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.50% |
| Favorable24.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.35% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger12,886 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,783 |
| Larger9,809 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,337 |
| Larger3,077 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller446 |
| Smaller339 | Online Student Population | Larger682 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower39% |
| Higher19% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower18% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,165 | Number of faculties | 362 |
| Higher$102,543 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,785 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.