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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield UC Merced Cal State Fullerton| Northwest Florida State College | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest Florida State College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Niceville, FL | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,898 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwfsc.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest Florida State College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,496 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,425 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,082 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,406 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 72% |
Admission |
Northwest Florida State College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwest Florida State College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest Florida State College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,370 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $45 | $156 |
Diversity |
Northwest Florida State College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Northwest Florida State College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Northwest Florida State College | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Northwest Florida State College based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 4,898 students)
Northwest Florida State College vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest Florida State College or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 130% more expensive to attend than Northwest Florida State College for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Northwest Florida State College ($17,622.00 vs. $9,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Florida State College than CSU Channel Islands ($7,082 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Florida State College are 82.5% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($8,930 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Florida State College than California State University Channel Islands (74% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 74.1% larger than aid received Northwest Florida State College ($9,412 vs. $5,406)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest Florida State College or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Northwest Florida State College .
Northwest Florida State College vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest Florida State College or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Northwest Florida State College.
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $13,700 more per year than Northwest Florida State College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $32,400)
- Northwest Florida State College students graduate with a $10,813 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($4,370 vs. $15,183)
- Northwest Florida State College graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($45 vs. $156)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest Florida State College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/