Norfolk State vs Kentucky State

Norfolk State University and Kentucky State University, both historically Black universities, offer unique educational experiences for students seeking a diverse and enriching college environment. Norfolk State, located in Virginia, boasts a higher acceptance rate (84%) compared to Kentucky State's (69%). While both universities offer a range of undergraduate programs, Norfolk State excels in engineering, nursing, and business, while Kentucky State is known for its strong agricultural and equine programs. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional program offerings, to determine which university best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Kentucky State University	Norfolk State University
Overview
Location	Frankfort, Kentucky	Norfolk, Virginia
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	70.0%	66.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	65.2%	88.6%
Application fees	$30	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	860 - 1083
ACT range	N/A	15 - 20
Students submitting SAT score		19.0%
Students submitting ACT score		5.0%
Total number of applicants	3,974	6,490
Total number of admissions given out	2,591	5,753
Admitted students who chose to enroll	484	1,113
Yield rate	18.7%	19.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,722 Out of state: $27,572	In state: $26,710 Out of state: $37,878
Average net price	$7,492	$12,264
Tuition	In state: $7,700 Out of state: $11,550	In state: $5,752 Out of state: $16,920
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,340 Meal plan: $3,350	Room/dormitory: $7,206 Meal plan: $3,638
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $10,405	92.0% Average amount $11,764
Students receiving federal student loan	69.0% Average amount $6,180	73.0% Average amount $8,821
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $16,000	3.0% Average amount $14,029

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,135 Men 40.3% Women 59.7%	5,016 Men 32.3% Women 67.7%
Graduate students	144 Men 54.2% Women 45.8%	442 Men 36.7% Women 63.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.0%	1.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	817	2,917
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Health Professions Computer and Information Science Communication and Journalism	Psychology Public Administration and Social Service Health Professions Communication and Journalism Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	37.2%	37.1%
Dropout rate	27.1%	32.8%
Transferred out	33.2%	27.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,111 Year 2: $58,402 Year 3: $61,692 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $55,499 Year 2: $53,045 Year 3: $56,730 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,711 Year 2: $37,856 Year 3: $38,546 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $32,478 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,792 Year 2: $29,064 Year 3: $29,817 Journalism (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,445 Year 2: $22,578 Year 3: $20,096 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,249 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,687 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,019 Year 3: N/A	Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,411 Year 2: $45,500 Year 3: $48,385 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,654 Year 2: $45,305 Year 3: $47,407 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,881 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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