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Overview |
FIU | Nova | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 20,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | nova.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | Nova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $14,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $29,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $23,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
FIU | Nova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 16,789 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 12,726 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1040/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | Nova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | Nova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $25,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $259 |
Diversity |
FIU | Nova | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
FIU | Nova | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 39% | ||
Campus |
FIU | Nova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than Nova based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 20,948 students)
FIU vs. Nova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or Nova?
- Nova Southeastern University is 630.8% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.7% higher at Nova than Florida International University ($34,500.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Nova ($9,881 vs. $29,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 25.8% lower than costs at Nova Southeastern University ($11,600 vs. $14,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nova Southeastern University than Florida International University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nova Southeastern University students is 116.1% larger than aid received Florida International University ($23,958 vs. $11,087)
FIU vs. Nova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or Nova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nova or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Nova Southeastern University (1130) is 40 points higher than at FIU (1090)
- Incoming Nova students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FIU (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Nova (3.99)
- Nova has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. Nova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU 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 FIU.
- The graduation rate at FIU is the same as at Nova Southeastern University (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nova Southeastern University earn on average $3,400 more per year than FIU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $49,900)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $7,872 lower median federal student loan debt than Nova graduates. ($17,228 vs. $25,100)
- FIU graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Nova graduates. ($178 vs. $259)
- More FIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nova students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/