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USC Aiken Florida Savannah State University| Pensacola State College | Armstrong State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pensacola State | AASU | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,981 | 7,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pensacolastate.edu | armstrong.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pensacola State | AASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,888 | $3,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,551 | $14,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,486 | $10,176 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,305 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,663 | $6,960 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 84% |
Admission |
Pensacola State | AASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.54 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Pensacola State | AASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pensacola State | AASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,500 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $36 | $219 |
Diversity |
Pensacola State | AASU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Pensacola State | AASU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | - | ||
Campus |
Pensacola State | AASU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pensacola State College is larger than than AASU based on total student enrollment (7,981 students vs. 7,041 students)
Pensacola State vs. AASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pensacola State or AASU ?
- Armstrong State University is 110% more expensive to attend than Pensacola State for in-state tuition ($3,965.00 vs. $1,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at AASU than Pensacola State College ($14,426.00 vs. $7,551.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pensacola State College than AASU ($3,305 vs. $12,404)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pensacola State College are 7.3% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($9,486 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Armstrong State University than Pensacola State College (84% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Armstrong State University students is 22.9% larger than aid received Pensacola State College ($6,960 vs. $5,663)
Which college is harder to get into, Pensacola State or AASU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AASU or Pensacola State .
- Accepted freshman AASU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Pensacola State (2.54)
Pensacola State vs. AASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pensacola State or AASU ? 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 AASU and Pensacola State.
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Pensacola State graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $30,300)
- Pensacola State College students graduate with a $17,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AASU graduates. ($3,500 vs. $21,250)
- Pensacola State graduates are paying $183 less per month on federal student loans than AASU graduates. ($36 vs. $219)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pensacola State students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/