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FAU UCF USF Main Campus Florida State University of South Florida St. Petersburg UT UNF Florida FIU The University of West Florida Nova Miami| New College of Florida | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New College of Florida | FGCU | ||
| Location | Sarasota, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 689 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #802 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncf.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
New College of Florida | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,227 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,159 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,291 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,496 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,102 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
New College of Florida | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,830 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 1,380 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1360 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 30, 2025 | Nov 1, 2024 |
Academics |
New College of Florida | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New College of Florida | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,859 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $201 |
Diversity |
New College of Florida | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
New College of Florida | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 22% | ||
Campus |
New College of Florida | FGCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Gulf Coast University is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (15,969 students vs. 689 students)
New College of Florida vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New College of Florida or FGCU?
- New College of Florida is 24.7% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($5,227.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at New College of Florida than Florida Gulf Coast University ($27,159.00 vs. $22,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than FGCU ($10,496 vs. $10,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 5.3% lower than costs at New College of Florida ($9,772 vs. $10,291)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than Florida Gulf Coast University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New College of Florida students is 94% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($14,102 vs. $7,268)
New College of Florida vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New College of Florida or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or New College of Florida .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 204 points higher than at FGCU (1081)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at FGCU (24)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at New College of Florida (3.87)
- New College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than FGCU (74.4%)
New College of Florida vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New College of Florida or FGCU? 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 FGCU and New College of Florida.
- The graduation rate at New College of Florida is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (68% vs. 45%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $4,641 lower median federal student loan debt than FGCU graduates. ($14,859 vs. $19,500)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than FGCU graduates. ($153 vs. $201)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FGCU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/