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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| Northwood University Florida | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwood University-Florida | VSU | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, Florida | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Florida | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,950 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,950 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,344 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,764 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,001 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Florida | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 628 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 339 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwood University-Florida | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Florida | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Florida | VSU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 31% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Northwood University-Florida | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Florida | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Northwood University-Florida based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 0 students)
Northwood University-Florida vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Florida or VSU?
- Northwood University Florida is 402.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($21,950.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Northwood University-Florida than Valdosta State University ($21,950.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Northwood University-Florida ($12,836 vs. $16,764)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 15.9% lower than costs at Northwood University Florida ($8,922 vs. $10,344)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Northwood University Florida (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Florida students is 72.2% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($17,001 vs. $9,875)
Northwood University-Florida vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Florida or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Northwood University-Florida .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Northwood University-Florida (3.13)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Northwood University-Florida (54%)
Northwood University-Florida vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Florida 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 Northwood University-Florida.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Northwood University Florida (43% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/