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FIU Florida Tulane FAU University of Richmond Florida State Villanova BU George Washington Florida Southern Lehigh UCF| University of Miami | Nova Southeastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Nova | ||
| Location | Coral Gables, FL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,402 | 20,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #60 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miami.edu | nova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Nova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,440 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,440 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $14,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,467 | $29,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,322 | $23,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Miami | Nova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,169 | 16,789 | ||
| Admitted | 9,312 | 12,726 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.9% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1040/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | Nova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Nova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,846 | $25,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $259 |
Diversity |
Miami | Nova | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Miami | Nova | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Nova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nova Southeastern University is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (20,948 students vs. 19,402 students)
Miami vs. Nova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Nova?
- University of Miami is 60.7% more expensive to attend than Nova for in-state tuition ($55,440.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Miami than Nova Southeastern University ($55,440.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nova Southeastern University than Miami ($29,589 vs. $36,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nova Southeastern University are 15.9% lower than costs at University of Miami ($14,588 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nova Southeastern University than University of Miami (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 55.8% larger than aid received Nova Southeastern University ($37,322 vs. $23,958)
Miami vs. Nova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Nova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nova or Miami .
- The average SAT score at University of Miami (1319) is 189 points higher than at Nova (1130)
- Incoming Miami students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Nova (26)
- Accepted freshman Nova students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Miami (3.7)
- Nova has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Miami (18.9%)
Miami vs. Nova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami or Nova? 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 Nova and Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Nova Southeastern University (78% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Miami earn on average $16,900 more per year than Nova graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $53,300)
- University of Miami students graduate with a $5,254 lower median federal student loan debt than Nova graduates. ($19,846 vs. $25,100)
- Miami graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Nova graduates. ($205 vs. $259)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nova students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/