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Florida Eckerd College Franciscan Nova FGCU UT USF Main Campus BAC Florida Southern Miami Ohio State University of St Thomas| New College of Florida | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New College of Florida | AMU | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 689 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #598 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncf.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
New College of Florida | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,227 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,159 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,291 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,496 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,102 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
New College of Florida | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,830 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 1,380 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1360 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 30, 2025 |
Academics |
New College of Florida | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New College of Florida | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,859 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $231 |
Diversity |
New College of Florida | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
New College of Florida | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 66% | ||
Campus |
New College of Florida | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 689 students)
New College of Florida vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New College of Florida or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 381.5% more expensive to attend than New College of Florida for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $5,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at New College of Florida than Ave Maria University ($27,159.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than AMU ($10,496 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 30.2% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($10,291 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 51.3% larger than aid received New College of Florida ($21,341 vs. $14,102)
New College of Florida vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New College of Florida or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or New College of Florida .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 187 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at AMU (3.6)
- New College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than AMU (44.2%)
New College of Florida vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New College of Florida or AMU? 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 AMU and New College of Florida.
- The graduation rate at New College of Florida is higher than Ave Maria University (68% vs. 41%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $7,569 lower median federal student loan debt than AMU graduates. ($14,859 vs. $22,428)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than AMU graduates. ($153 vs. $231)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/