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Overview |
Northwest Florida State College | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Niceville, FL | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,898 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwfsc.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest Florida State College | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,496 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,425 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,082 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,406 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwest Florida State College | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest Florida State College | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest Florida State College | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,370 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $45 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwest Florida State College | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Northwest Florida State College | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Northwest Florida State College | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwest Florida State College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (4,898 students vs. 3,872 students)
Northwest Florida State College vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest Florida State College or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 375.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest Florida State College for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.1% higher at Plymouth than Northwest Florida State College ($22,250.00 vs. $9,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Florida State College than Plymouth ($7,082 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Florida State College are 32.3% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($8,930 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Northwest Florida State College (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 71.8% larger than aid received Northwest Florida State College ($9,286 vs. $5,406)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest Florida State College or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Northwest Florida State College .
Northwest Florida State College vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest Florida State College or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Northwest Florida State College.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Northwest Florida State College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $32,400)
- Northwest Florida State College students graduate with a $22,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($4,370 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest Florida State College graduates are paying $234 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($45 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest Florida State College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/