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FIU FAU Miami Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida UT USF Main Campus FGCU Florida State Florida Tech| Nova Southeastern University | New College of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nova | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,948 | 689 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #437 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nova.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nova | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,588 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,589 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,958 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nova | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,789 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 12,726 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 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 |
Nova | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nova | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,100 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $153 |
Diversity |
Nova | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Nova | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Nova | New College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nova Southeastern University is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (20,948 students vs. 689 students)
Nova vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nova or New College of Florida?
- Nova Southeastern University is 560% more expensive to attend than New College of Florida for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $5,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Nova than New College of Florida ($34,500.00 vs. $27,159.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than Nova ($10,496 vs. $29,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 41.8% lower than costs at Nova Southeastern University ($10,291 vs. $14,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nova Southeastern University as New College of Florida (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nova Southeastern University students is 69.9% larger than aid received New College of Florida ($23,958 vs. $14,102)
Nova vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nova 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 Nova .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 155 points higher than at Nova (1130)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Nova (26)
- Accepted freshman Nova students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at New College of Florida (3.87)
- Nova has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than New College of Florida (75.4%)
Nova vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nova 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 Nova.
- The graduation rate at New College of Florida is higher than Nova Southeastern University (68% vs. 43%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $10,241 lower median federal student loan debt than Nova graduates. ($14,859 vs. $25,100)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Nova graduates. ($153 vs. $259)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nova students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/