Northwest Florida State College vs. University of Maryland, Baltimore

Comparable Facts

Compare Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL with University of Maryland, Baltimore in Baltimore, MD on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Maryland, Baltimore is larger than Northwest Florida State College based on total student enrollment (6,636 students vs. 4,752 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Northwest Florida State College is located in Niceville, FL (Midsize Suburban setting); University of Maryland, Baltimore is in Baltimore, MD (Large City setting).
• Northwest Florida State College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Maryland, Baltimore is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Northwest Florida State College 22:1; University of Maryland, Baltimore 5:1.

Northwest Florida State College vs. University of Maryland, Baltimore Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Northwest Florida State College or University of Maryland, Baltimore? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• In-state tuition differs between Northwest Florida State College and University of Maryland, Baltimore ($2,583.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Northwest Florida State College and University of Maryland, Baltimore ($10,612.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Northwest Florida State College than at University of Maryland, Baltimore (64% vs. 0%).

Northwest Florida State College vs. University of Maryland, Baltimore Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Northwest Florida State College or University of Maryland, Baltimore? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between University of Maryland, Baltimore and Northwest Florida State College.

• Northwest Florida State College reports an open admissions policy.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Northwest Florida State College - Open admission; University of Maryland, Baltimore - Not reported.

Northwest Florida State College vs. University of Maryland, Baltimore Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Northwest Florida State College and University of Maryland, Baltimore? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Graduates from University of Maryland, Baltimore earn a median of about $70,500 more per year than Northwest Florida State College graduates about ten years after starting college ($102,900 vs. $32,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Northwest Florida State College graduates have a $10,630 lower median loan debt than University of Maryland, Baltimore graduates ($4,370 vs. $15,000).
• Among borrowers, Northwest Florida State College graduates have an estimated $110 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than University of Maryland, Baltimore graduates ($45 vs. $155).
• More University of Maryland, Baltimore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest Florida State College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 46%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.