The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • NSU has more expensive tuition & fees ($21,412) than FAMU ($17,725).
  • It is harder to admit to FAMU than NSU.
  • FAMU has a higher submitted SAT score (940) than NSU (940).
  • FAMU has higher submitted ACT score (18) than NSU (18).
  • FAMU has more students with 9,215 students while NSU has 5,783 students.
  • FAMU has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 to 1 while NSU's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • FAMU has more full-time faculties with 577 faculties while NSU has 242 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Norfolk State University and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
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NSUvs.FAMU
Norfolk, VirginiaLocationTallahassee, Florida
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (medium programs)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$9,910
Out-Of-State$21,412
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$5,785
Out-Of-State$17,725
93%% Receiving Financial Aid93%
$11,797Average Amount of Financial Aid$11,487
89.50 %Acceptance Rates32.93 %
16.35 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)37.31 %
940SAT Score1,070
18ACT Score21
39 %Graduation Rate60 %
18 %Transfer-out Rate19 %
70 %Retention Rate90 %
5,783Student Population9,215
242Number of Faculties577
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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