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Overview |
Northwest Florida State College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Niceville, FL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,898 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwfsc.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest Florida State College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,496 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,425 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,082 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,406 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwest Florida State College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Northwest Florida State College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest Florida State College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,370 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $45 | $289 |
Diversity |
Northwest Florida State College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest Florida State College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Northwest Florida State College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Northwest Florida State College based on total student enrollment (9,218 students vs. 4,898 students)
Northwest Florida State College vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest Florida State College or Tennessee State University?
- Tennessee State University is 185.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest Florida State College for in-state tuition ($7,128.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.3% higher at Tennessee State University than Northwest Florida State College ($20,484.00 vs. $9,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Florida State College than Tennessee State University ($7,082 vs. $11,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 4.5% lower than costs at Northwest Florida State College ($8,542 vs. $8,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Northwest Florida State College (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 220.3% larger than aid received Northwest Florida State College ($17,315 vs. $5,406)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest Florida State College or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Northwest Florida State College .
Northwest Florida State College vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest Florida State College or Tennessee State 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 Tennessee State University and Northwest Florida State College.
- Graduates from Tennessee State 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 $23,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($4,370 vs. $28,000)
- Northwest Florida State College graduates are paying $244 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($45 vs. $289)
- More Northwest Florida State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/