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FIU FAU Miami Florida Southern UNF UCF University of South Alabama Eckerd College Florida FGCU UT Florida State| Nova Southeastern University | The University of West Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nova | The University of West Florida | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Pensacola, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,948 | 13,521 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #437 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nova.edu | uwf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nova | The University of West Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $4,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $16,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,588 | $11,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,589 | $8,609 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,958 | $11,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Nova | The University of West Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,789 | 9,113 | ||
| Admitted | 12,726 | 4,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 27% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1050/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nova | The University of West Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nova | The University of West Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,100 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $193 |
Diversity |
Nova | The University of West Florida | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Nova | The University of West Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Nova | The University of West Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Nova Southeastern University is larger than than The University of West Florida based on total student enrollment (20,948 students vs. 13,521 students)
Nova vs. The University of West Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nova or The University of West Florida?
- Nova Southeastern University is 698.8% more expensive to attend than The University of West Florida for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $4,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108% higher at Nova than The University of West Florida ($34,500.00 vs. $16,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than Nova ($8,609 vs. $29,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of West Florida are 29.5% lower than costs at Nova Southeastern University ($11,268 vs. $14,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nova Southeastern University than The University of West Florida (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nova Southeastern University students is 108.1% larger than aid received The University of West Florida ($23,958 vs. $11,515)
Nova vs. The University of West Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nova or The University of West Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of West Florida or Nova .
- The average SAT score at Nova Southeastern University (1130) is 77 points higher than at The University of West Florida (1053)
- Incoming Nova students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at The University of West Florida (23)
- Accepted freshman Nova students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at The University of West Florida (3.6)
- Nova has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than The University of West Florida (48%)
Nova vs. The University of West Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nova or The University of West 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 The University of West Florida and Nova.
- The graduation rate at The University of West Florida is higher than Nova Southeastern University (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nova Southeastern University earn on average $12,100 more per year than The University of West Florida graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $41,200)
- The University of West Florida students graduate with a $6,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Nova graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,100)
- The University of West Florida graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Nova graduates. ($193 vs. $259)
- More The University of West Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nova students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/