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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Northwest Florida State College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest Florida State College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Niceville, FL | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,160 | 4,307 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwfsc.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest Florida State College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,496 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,425 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $12,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,339 | $24,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,219 | $7,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 67% |
Admission |
Northwest Florida State College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Northwest Florida State College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest Florida State College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,370 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $45 | $222 |
Diversity |
Northwest Florida State College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest Florida State College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northwest Florida State College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwest Florida State College is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (5,160 students vs. 4,307 students)
Northwest Florida State College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest Florida State College or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 519% more expensive to attend than Northwest Florida State College for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146% higher at Penn College than Northwest Florida State College ($23,190.00 vs. $9,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Florida State College than Penn College ($6,339 vs. $24,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Florida State College are 37.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,930 vs. $12,314)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Florida State College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (76% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 17.1% larger than aid received Northwest Florida State College ($7,285 vs. $6,219)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest Florida State College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Northwest Florida State College .
Northwest Florida State College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest Florida State College or Penn 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 Penn College and Northwest Florida State College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $12,000 more per year than Northwest Florida State College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $32,400)
- Northwest Florida State College students graduate with a $17,130 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($4,370 vs. $21,500)
- Northwest Florida State College graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($45 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest Florida State College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/