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UT Nova Eckerd College UCF USF Main Campus FAU Florida FGCU Southeastern University Stetson University Rollins Florida State| Florida Southern College | New College of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 689 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1103/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $153 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Southern | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | New College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Southern College is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (3,281 students vs. 689 students)
Florida Southern vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or New College of Florida?
- Florida Southern College is 659.5% more expensive to attend than New College of Florida for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $5,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Florida Southern than New College of Florida ($39,700.00 vs. $27,159.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than Florida Southern ($10,496 vs. $27,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 20.5% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($10,291 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as New College of Florida (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 96.6% larger than aid received New College of Florida ($27,730 vs. $14,102)
Florida Southern vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern 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 Southern .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 113 points higher than at Florida Southern (1172)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Florida Southern (27)
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- New College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern 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 Southern.
- The graduation rate at New College of Florida is higher than Florida Southern College (68% vs. 55%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $9,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($14,859 vs. $24,000)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($153 vs. $248)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/