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Wagner College Delaware State University Lehman Brooklyn College SUNY Empire State College John Jay Queens College Touro College BMCC York Salisbury City Tech| Northwest Florida State College | CUNY College of Staten Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest Florida State College | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Niceville, FL | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,898 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwfsc.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest Florida State College | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,496 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,425 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,082 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,406 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwest Florida State College | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Northwest Florida State College | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest Florida State College | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,370 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $45 | $144 |
Diversity |
Northwest Florida State College | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest Florida State College | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northwest Florida State College | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Northwest Florida State College based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 4,898 students)
Northwest Florida State College vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest Florida State College or Staten Island?
- CUNY College of Staten Island is 177.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest Florida State College for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at Staten Island than Northwest Florida State College ($14,880.00 vs. $9,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Florida State College than Staten Island ($7,082 vs. $7,217)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Florida State College are 124.6% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($8,930 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Northwest Florida State College (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY College of Staten Island students is 49.1% larger than aid received Northwest Florida State College ($8,061 vs. $5,406)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest Florida State College or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Northwest Florida State College .
Northwest Florida State College vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest Florida State College or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Northwest Florida State College.
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $12,700 more per year than Northwest Florida State College graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $32,400)
- Northwest Florida State College students graduate with a $9,617 lower median federal student loan debt than Staten Island graduates. ($4,370 vs. $13,987)
- Northwest Florida State College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Staten Island graduates. ($45 vs. $144)
- More Staten Island graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest Florida State College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/