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Overview |
Northwest Florida State College | TSU | ||
| Location | Niceville, FL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,898 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwfsc.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest Florida State College | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,496 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,425 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,082 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,406 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwest Florida State College | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwest Florida State College | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest Florida State College | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,370 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $45 | $303 |
Diversity |
Northwest Florida State College | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest Florida State College | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Northwest Florida State College | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Northwest Florida State College based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 4,898 students)
Northwest Florida State College vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest Florida State College or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 198% more expensive to attend than Northwest Florida State College for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.8% higher at TSU than Northwest Florida State College ($19,677.00 vs. $9,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Florida State College than TSU ($7,082 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Florida State College are 8.2% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($8,930 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Northwest Florida State College (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 123.5% larger than aid received Northwest Florida State College ($12,085 vs. $5,406)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest Florida State College or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Northwest Florida State College .
Northwest Florida State College vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest Florida State College or TSU? 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 TSU and Northwest Florida State College.
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Northwest Florida State College graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $32,400)
- Northwest Florida State College students graduate with a $24,988 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($4,370 vs. $29,358)
- Northwest Florida State College graduates are paying $258 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($45 vs. $303)
- More Northwest Florida State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/