| ODU vs. NSU |
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|---|---|---|
#310 in National Universities #23 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #74 in Federal Region III Universities #35 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate 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$12,262 Virginia Residents $32,662 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,910 Virginia Residents $21,412 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,848 Virginia Residents $35,008 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,068 Virginia Residents $25,482 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,858 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,797 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,170 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower940 SAT 18 ACT |
| Easier95.14% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter89.50% |
| Favorable22.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.35% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,107 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,783 |
| Larger18,375 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,337 |
| Larger4,732 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller446 |
| Larger8,674 | Online Student Population | Smaller682 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher48% | Graduate Rate | Lower39% |
| Higher24% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower18% |
| Higher74% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,787) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,770) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,638) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,424 | Number of faculties | 362 |
| Higher$86,983 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,785 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.