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FIU FAU UT Miami UCF Eckerd College Florida USF Main Campus FGCU Florida State Florida Tech Palm Beach Atlantic| Florida Southern College | Nova Southeastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Southern | Nova | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 20,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | nova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Nova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $14,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $29,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $23,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Nova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 16,789 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 12,726 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1040/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Nova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Nova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $259 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Nova | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Nova | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Nova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nova Southeastern University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (20,948 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Nova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Nova?
- Florida Southern College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Nova for in-state tuition ($39,700.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Florida Southern than Nova Southeastern University ($39,700.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Nova ($27,324 vs. $29,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 17.6% lower than costs at Nova Southeastern University ($12,400 vs. $14,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Nova Southeastern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 15.7% larger than aid received Nova Southeastern University ($27,730 vs. $23,958)
Florida Southern vs. Nova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Nova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nova or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 42 points higher than at Nova (1130)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Nova (26)
- Accepted freshman Nova students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- Nova has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Nova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern 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 Southern.
- The graduation rate at Florida Southern is higher than Nova Southeastern University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nova Southeastern University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Nova graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,100)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Nova graduates. ($248 vs. $259)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nova students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/