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Overview |
Northwest Florida State College | ECU | ||
| Location | Niceville, FL | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,160 | 3,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwfsc.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest Florida State College | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,496 | $6,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,425 | $15,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,339 | $9,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,219 | $8,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 91% |
Admission |
Northwest Florida State College | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,161 | ||
| Admitted | - | 761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1055 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Northwest Florida State College | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest Florida State College | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,370 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $45 | $174 |
Diversity |
Northwest Florida State College | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest Florida State College | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northwest Florida State College | ECU | ||
| 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
- Northwest Florida State College is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (5,160 students vs. 3,200 students)
Northwest Florida State College vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest Florida State College or ECU?
- East Central University is 152.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest Florida State College for in-state tuition ($6,300.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at ECU than Northwest Florida State College ($15,810.00 vs. $9,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Florida State College than ECU ($6,339 vs. $9,355)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 15.2% lower than costs at Northwest Florida State College ($7,752 vs. $8,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Northwest Florida State College (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 43.3% larger than aid received Northwest Florida State College ($8,911 vs. $6,219)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest Florida State College or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Northwest Florida State College .
Northwest Florida State College vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest Florida State College or ECU? 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 ECU and Northwest Florida State College.
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Northwest Florida State College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,400)
- Northwest Florida State College students graduate with a $12,508 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($4,370 vs. $16,878)
- Northwest Florida State College graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($45 vs. $174)
- More Northwest Florida State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/