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Florida UT Lynn University FGCU FAU Nova Eckerd College Southeastern University UCF USF Main Campus Flagler ISU| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | New College of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 689 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 |
Palm Beach Atlantic | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $153 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | New College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 689 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or New College of Florida?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 567.7% more expensive to attend than New College of Florida for in-state tuition ($34,900.00 vs. $5,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than New College of Florida ($34,900.00 vs. $27,159.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than Palm Beach Atlantic ($10,496 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 13.6% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($10,291 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students is 61.3% larger than aid received New College of Florida ($22,749 vs. $14,102)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 220 points higher than at Palm Beach Atlantic (1065)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (23)
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than New College of Florida (75.4%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at New College of Florida is higher than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (68% vs. 58%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $7,845 lower median federal student loan debt than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($14,859 vs. $22,704)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($153 vs. $234)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/