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FIU FAU Rollins Miami Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida UT USF Main Campus FGCU Flagler| Nova Southeastern University | Stetson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nova | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,948 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #437 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nova.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nova | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,588 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,589 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,958 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nova | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,789 | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | 12,726 | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1110/1305 | ||
| 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 |
Nova | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nova | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,100 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nova | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Nova | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Nova | Stetson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nova Southeastern University is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (20,948 students vs. 3,928 students)
Nova vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nova or Stetson University?
- Stetson University is 50.6% more expensive to attend than Nova for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Stetson University than Nova Southeastern University ($51,960.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Nova ($25,756 vs. $29,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nova Southeastern University are 4.8% lower than costs at Stetson University ($14,588 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nova Southeastern University as Stetson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 75.9% larger than aid received Nova Southeastern University ($42,150 vs. $23,958)
Nova vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nova or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or Nova .
- Accepted freshman Nova students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Nova (75.8%)
Nova vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nova or Stetson University? 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 Stetson University and Nova.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Nova Southeastern University (64% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nova Southeastern University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $45,400)
- Nova Southeastern University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($25,100 vs. $27,000)
- Nova graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nova students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/