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CAU NCAT Florida Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Eckerd College Tennessee State University Spelman FAU| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | New College of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 732 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $13,805 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $8,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $15,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 2,119 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 1,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 1030/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | May 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $153 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Florida A&M | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | New College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 732 students)
Florida A&M vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or New College of Florida?
- New College of Florida is 65.8% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($5,227.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at New College of Florida than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($27,159.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than Florida A&M ($8,368 vs. $15,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 18.6% lower than costs at New College of Florida ($11,644 vs. $13,805)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New College of Florida students is 75.4% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($15,266 vs. $8,704)
Florida A&M vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or New College of Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New College of Florida or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 319 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Florida A&M (3.65)
- New College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or New College of Florida? 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 New College of Florida and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at New College of Florida is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (68% vs. 40%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $13,641 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($14,859 vs. $28,500)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($153 vs. $294)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/