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FIU FAU Miami Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida UT USF Main Campus FGCU Florida State Florida Tech| Florida College | Nova Southeastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida College | Nova | ||
| Location | Temple Terrace, FL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 622 | 20,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #437 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | floridacollege.edu | nova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida College | Nova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,060 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,060 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $14,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,360 | $29,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,667 | $23,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida College | Nova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 286 | 16,789 | ||
| Admitted | 205 | 12,726 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 1040/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Florida College | Nova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida College | Nova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,449 | $25,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $259 |
Diversity |
Florida College | Nova | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Florida College | Nova | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Florida College | Nova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nova Southeastern University is larger than than Florida College based on total student enrollment (20,948 students vs. 622 students)
Florida College vs. Nova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida College or Nova?
- Nova Southeastern University is 102.2% more expensive to attend than Florida College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $17,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.2% higher at Nova than Florida College ($34,500.00 vs. $17,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida College than Nova ($21,360 vs. $29,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida College are 43% lower than costs at Nova Southeastern University ($10,200 vs. $14,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nova Southeastern University than Florida College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nova Southeastern University students is 124.6% larger than aid received Florida College ($23,958 vs. $10,667)
Florida College vs. Nova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida College or Nova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nova or Florida College .
- The average SAT score at Nova Southeastern University (1130) is 122 points higher than at Florida College (1008)
- Incoming Nova students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Florida College (22)
- Accepted freshman Nova students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Florida College (3.28)
- Nova has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Florida College (71.7%)
Florida College vs. Nova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida College or Nova? 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 Nova and Florida College.
- The graduation rate at Nova is higher than Florida College (43% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Nova Southeastern University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Florida College graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $39,200)
- Florida College students graduate with a $11,651 lower median federal student loan debt than Nova graduates. ($13,449 vs. $25,100)
- Florida College graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Nova graduates. ($139 vs. $259)
- More Florida College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nova students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/