| NSU vs. NCAT |
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|---|---|---|
#74 in Federal Region III Universities #35 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #269 in National Universities #17 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,910 Virginia Residents $21,412 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,748 North Carolina Residents $20,408 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,068 Virginia Residents $25,482 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,103 North Carolina Residents $20,903 Out-of-State |
| More$11,797 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,567 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower940 SAT 18 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,050 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier89.50% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter56.39% |
| Lower16.35% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.17% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller5,783 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,487 |
| Smaller5,337 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,833 |
| Smaller446 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,654 |
| Smaller682 | Online Student Population | Larger1,604 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower39% | Graduate Rate | Higher56% |
| Lower18% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher21% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,770) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,540) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,638) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,116) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 362 | Number of faculties | 770 |
| Higher$85,785 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,978 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.