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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University GSU- Grambling| Northwest Florida State College | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest Florida State College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Niceville, FL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,898 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwfsc.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest Florida State College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,496 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,425 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,082 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,406 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 91% |
Admission |
Northwest Florida State College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Northwest Florida State College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest Florida State College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,370 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $45 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwest Florida State College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest Florida State College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Northwest Florida State College | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| 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
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Northwest Florida State College based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 4,898 students)
Northwest Florida State College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest Florida State College or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 274.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest Florida State College for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Northwest Florida State College ($11,340.00 vs. $9,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Florida State College than University of Southern Mississippi ($7,082 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Florida State College are 27% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,930 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Mississippi than Northwest Florida State College (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 72% larger than aid received Northwest Florida State College ($9,296 vs. $5,406)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest Florida State College or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or Northwest Florida State College .
Northwest Florida State College vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest Florida State College or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 University of Southern Mississippi and Northwest Florida State College.
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $9,300 more per year than Northwest Florida State College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $32,400)
- Northwest Florida State College students graduate with a $20,630 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($4,370 vs. $25,000)
- Northwest Florida State College graduates are paying $213 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($45 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest Florida State College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/