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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| Northwest Florida State College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest Florida State College | VSU | ||
| Location | Niceville, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,898 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwfsc.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest Florida State College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,496 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,425 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,082 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,406 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwest Florida State College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest Florida State College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest Florida State College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,370 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $45 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwest Florida State College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest Florida State College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northwest Florida State College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Northwest Florida State College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 4,898 students)
Northwest Florida State College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest Florida State College or VSU?
- Valdosta State University is 75.1% more expensive to attend than Northwest Florida State College for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.7% higher at VSU than Northwest Florida State College ($15,426.00 vs. $9,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Florida State College than VSU ($7,082 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 0.1% lower than costs at Northwest Florida State College ($8,922 vs. $8,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Northwest Florida State College (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 82.7% larger than aid received Northwest Florida State College ($9,875 vs. $5,406)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest Florida State College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Northwest Florida State College .
Northwest Florida State College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest Florida State College or VSU? 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 VSU and Northwest Florida State College.
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Northwest Florida State College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,400)
- Northwest Florida State College students graduate with a $20,630 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($4,370 vs. $25,000)
- Northwest Florida State College graduates are paying $213 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($45 vs. $258)
- More Northwest Florida State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/