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FIU FAU Miami Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida UT UNF USF Main Campus FGCU Flagler| Jacksonville University | Nova Southeastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Nova | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 20,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | nova.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Nova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $14,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $29,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $23,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Nova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 16,789 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 12,726 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
JU | Nova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Nova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $25,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $259 |
Diversity |
JU | Nova | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
JU | Nova | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 39% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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 JU based on total student enrollment (20,948 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Nova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Nova?
- Jacksonville University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Nova for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at JU than Nova Southeastern University ($43,520.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Nova ($26,943 vs. $29,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nova Southeastern University are 9.6% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($14,588 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nova Southeastern University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 33.5% larger than aid received Nova Southeastern University ($31,988 vs. $23,958)
JU vs. Nova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Nova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nova or JU .
- Accepted freshman Nova students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at JU (3.61)
- Nova has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Nova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Nova is higher than Jacksonville University (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Nova graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $53,300)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $2,479 lower median federal student loan debt than Nova graduates. ($22,621 vs. $25,100)
- JU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Nova graduates. ($233 vs. $259)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nova students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/