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Overview |
Southeastern University | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 689 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 1103/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern University | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $153 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Southeastern University | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | 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
- Southeastern University is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 689 students)
Southeastern University vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or New College of Florida?
- Southeastern University is 451.9% more expensive to attend than New College of Florida for in-state tuition ($28,848.00 vs. $5,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Southeastern University than New College of Florida ($28,848.00 vs. $27,159.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than Southeastern University ($10,496 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 1.8% lower than costs at Southeastern University ($10,291 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than Southeastern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern University students is 5.1% larger than aid received New College of Florida ($14,817 vs. $14,102)
Southeastern University vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern University 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 Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 330 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Southeastern University (3.48)
- New College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Southeastern University (60.9%)
Southeastern University vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern University 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 Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at New College of Florida is higher than Southeastern University (68% vs. 42%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $6,641 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern University graduates. ($14,859 vs. $21,500)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern University graduates. ($153 vs. $222)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/