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Overview |
Northwest Florida State College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Niceville, FL | Marquette, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,898 | 6,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwfsc.edu | nmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest Florida State College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,496 | $11,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,425 | $17,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,082 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,406 | $9,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest Florida State College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,217 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Northwest Florida State College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest Florida State College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,370 | $22,292 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $45 | $230 |
Diversity |
Northwest Florida State College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest Florida State College | Northern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Northwest Florida State College | Northern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Michigan University is larger than than Northwest Florida State College based on total student enrollment (6,970 students vs. 4,898 students)
Northwest Florida State College vs. Northern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest Florida State College or Northern Michigan University?
- Northern Michigan University is 372.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest Florida State College for in-state tuition ($11,796.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at Northern Michigan University than Northwest Florida State College ($17,292.00 vs. $9,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Florida State College than Northern Michigan University ($7,082 vs. $17,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Florida State College are 33.4% lower than costs at Northern Michigan University ($8,930 vs. $11,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Michigan University than Northwest Florida State College (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Michigan University students is 73.6% larger than aid received Northwest Florida State College ($9,385 vs. $5,406)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest Florida State College or Northern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern Michigan University or Northwest Florida State College .
Northwest Florida State College vs. Northern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest Florida State College or Northern Michigan University? 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 Northern Michigan University and Northwest Florida State College.
- Graduates from Northern Michigan University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Northwest Florida State College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,400)
- Northwest Florida State College students graduate with a $17,922 lower median federal student loan debt than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($4,370 vs. $22,292)
- Northwest Florida State College graduates are paying $185 less per month on federal student loans than Northern Michigan University graduates. ($45 vs. $230)
- More Northern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest Florida State College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/