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UCF Miami Florida State Nova FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida USF Main Campus FGCU UNF Florida Tech UT| Florida International University | New College of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
FIU | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1103/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $153 |
Diversity |
FIU | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
FIU | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 15% | ||
Campus |
FIU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 689 students)
FIU vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or New College of Florida?
- New College of Florida is 10.7% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($5,227.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at New College of Florida than Florida International University ($27,159.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than New College of Florida ($9,881 vs. $10,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 12.7% lower than costs at Florida International University ($10,291 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than Florida International University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New College of Florida students is 27.2% larger than aid received Florida International University ($14,102 vs. $11,087)
FIU vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU 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 FIU .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 195 points higher than at FIU (1090)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at FIU (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at New College of Florida (3.87)
- New College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU 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 FIU.
- The graduation rate at New College of Florida is higher than Florida International University (68% vs. 43%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $2,369 lower median federal student loan debt than FIU graduates. ($14,859 vs. $17,228)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than FIU graduates. ($153 vs. $178)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/