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Overview |
AAMU | Northwest Florida State College | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Niceville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 4,898 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | nwfsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Northwest Florida State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $2,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $9,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $5,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 74% |
Admission |
AAMU | Northwest Florida State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
AAMU | Northwest Florida State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Northwest Florida State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $4,370 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $45 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Northwest Florida State College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
AAMU | Northwest Florida State College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Northwest Florida State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Northwest Florida State College based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 4,898 students)
AAMU vs. Northwest Florida State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Northwest Florida State College?
- Alabama A & M University is 245% more expensive to attend than Northwest Florida State College for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at AAMU than Northwest Florida State College ($17,220.00 vs. $9,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Florida State College than AAMU ($7,082 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Florida State College are 6.6% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($8,930 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University than Northwest Florida State College (83% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 86.2% larger than aid received Northwest Florida State College ($10,066 vs. $5,406)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Northwest Florida State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest Florida State College or AAMU .
AAMU vs. Northwest Florida State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Northwest Florida State College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Northwest Florida State College and AAMU.
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Northwest Florida State College graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $32,400)
- Northwest Florida State College students graduate with a $30,630 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($4,370 vs. $35,000)
- Northwest Florida State College graduates are paying $316 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($45 vs. $361)
- More Northwest Florida State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/