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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State Jackson State University| Alabama State University | Northwest Florida State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Northwest Florida State College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Niceville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,898 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | nwfsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Northwest Florida State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $2,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $9,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $5,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 74% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Northwest Florida State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Northwest Florida State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Northwest Florida State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $4,370 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $45 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Northwest Florida State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama State | Northwest Florida State College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Northwest Florida State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Florida State College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (4,898 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Northwest Florida State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Northwest Florida State College?
- Alabama State University is 233.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest Florida State College for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.7% higher at Alabama State than Northwest Florida State College ($16,656.00 vs. $9,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Florida State College than Alabama State ($7,082 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 47.6% lower than costs at Northwest Florida State College ($6,050 vs. $8,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Northwest Florida State College (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 85.5% larger than aid received Northwest Florida State College ($10,029 vs. $5,406)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State 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 Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. Northwest Florida State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- Graduates from Northwest Florida State College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($32,400 vs. $29,500)
- Northwest Florida State College students graduate with a $27,721 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($4,370 vs. $32,091)
- Northwest Florida State College graduates are paying $286 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($45 vs. $331)
- More Northwest Florida State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/