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Florida State Georgia UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin USF Main Campus Purdue Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill Wisconsin Maryland| University of Florida | New College of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1103/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $153 |
Diversity |
Florida | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Florida | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Florida | New College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 689 students)
Florida vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or New College of Florida?
- New College of Florida is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($5,227.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at New College of Florida than University of Florida ($27,159.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than Florida ($10,496 vs. $11,740)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Florida ($10,291 vs. $10,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than University of Florida (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New College of Florida students is 33.6% larger than aid received University of Florida ($14,102 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida 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 Florida .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 8 points higher than at Florida (1277)
- Incoming Florida students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at New College of Florida (29)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at New College of Florida (3.87)
- New College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida 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 Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than New College of Florida (84% vs. 68%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $956 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida graduates. ($14,859 vs. $15,815)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Florida graduates. ($153 vs. $163)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/