Their respective websites indicate that tuition at Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University are >9K and >10K per semester. NSU doesn’t offer a BS in Economics but the Business School does provide B.S. degrees in Business with concentrations in Finance or in Business Information (there are other options). ODU has the traditional B.S. Economics degree. The cost of living is much cheaper in the Hampton Roads region, so your housing cost could be more manageable than in NoVA. I would guess that there would significant internship possibilities for Business/Economics students Hampton Roads as well as NoVa, therefore, you should be able to get your foot in the door with an NSU or ODU pedigree if you distinguish yourself academically. Socially, there are attractive benefits to being an undergrad in the Hampton Roads area. Good luck.