| NSU vs. Delaware State |
#74 in Federal Region III Universities #35 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #224 in National Universities #2 in Delaware Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,180 Virginia Residents $21,682 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,670 Delaware Residents $20,634 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,412 Virginia Residents $25,826 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,114 Delaware Residents $17,484 Out-of-State |
| More$14,412 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,949 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower915 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Higher920 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier87.77% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter46.58% |
| Lower13.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.68% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger6,053 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,327 |
| Larger5,410 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,581 |
| Smaller643 | Graduate Student Population | Larger746 |
| Larger693 | Online Student Population | Smaller655 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower38% | Graduate Rate | Higher39% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher8% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,770) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,230) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,638) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,494) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 419 | Number of faculty | 397 |
| Higher$90,502 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,493 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.