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UNF UT Florida Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Eckerd College Lynn University Jacksonville State University FGCU| Jacksonville University | New College of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 689 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1103/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 30, 2025 |
Academics |
JU | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $153 |
Diversity |
JU | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
JU | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 15% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 689 students)
JU vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or New College of Florida?
- Jacksonville University is 732.6% more expensive to attend than New College of Florida for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $5,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at JU than New College of Florida ($43,520.00 vs. $27,159.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than JU ($10,496 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 55.3% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($10,291 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 126.8% larger than aid received New College of Florida ($31,988 vs. $14,102)
JU vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU 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 JU .
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at JU (3.61)
- New College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at New College of Florida is higher than Jacksonville University (68% vs. 40%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $7,762 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($14,859 vs. $22,621)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($153 vs. $233)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/