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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Ohio State University | New College of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio State | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1103/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $153 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Ohio State | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | New College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 689 students)
Ohio State vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or New College of Florida?
- Ohio State University is 120.5% more expensive to attend than New College of Florida for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $5,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Ohio State than New College of Florida ($35,762.00 vs. $27,159.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than Ohio State ($10,496 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 36.1% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($10,291 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New College of Florida students is 28.3% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($14,102 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State 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 Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 10 points higher than at New College of Florida (1285)
- Incoming Ohio State students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at New College of Florida (29)
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- New College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than New College of Florida (80% vs. 68%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $6,641 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($14,859 vs. $21,500)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($153 vs. $222)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/