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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Northwest Florida State College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Niceville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,672 | 5,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | nwfsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Northwest Florida State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,290 | $2,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,580 | $9,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,894 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,511 | $6,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,826 | $6,219 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Northwest Florida State College | ||
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| Applied | 12,008 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,152 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Jacksonville State University | Northwest Florida State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Northwest Florida State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $4,370 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $45 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Northwest Florida State College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Northwest Florida State College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Northwest Florida State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than Northwest Florida State College based on total student enrollment (9,672 students vs. 5,160 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Northwest Florida State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Northwest Florida State College?
- Jacksonville State University is 312.3% more expensive to attend than Northwest Florida State College for in-state tuition ($10,290.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.4% higher at Jacksonville State University than Northwest Florida State College ($20,580.00 vs. $9,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Florida State College than Jacksonville State University ($6,339 vs. $14,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 0.4% lower than costs at Northwest Florida State College ($8,894 vs. $8,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Northwest Florida State College (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville State University students is 41.9% larger than aid received Northwest Florida State College ($8,826 vs. $6,219)
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University 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 Jacksonville State University .
Jacksonville State University vs. Northwest Florida State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University 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 Jacksonville State University.
- Graduates from Jacksonville State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Northwest Florida State College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $32,400)
- Northwest Florida State College students graduate with a $18,880 lower median federal student loan debt than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($4,370 vs. $23,250)
- Northwest Florida State College graduates are paying $195 less per month on federal student loans than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($45 vs. $240)
- More Northwest Florida State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/