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Overview |
UNCSA | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1103/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UNCSA | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | New College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (1,104 students vs. 689 students)
UNCSA vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or New College of Florida?
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is 24.3% more expensive to attend than New College of Florida for in-state tuition ($6,497.00 vs. $5,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at New College of Florida than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($27,159.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than UNCSA ($10,496 vs. $11,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 25.4% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($10,291 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New College of Florida students is 29.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($14,102 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA 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 UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 177 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- New College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at New College of Florida is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (68% vs. 58%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $12,141 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($14,859 vs. $27,000)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA 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/