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FIU FAU Miami Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida UT USF Main Campus FGCU Florida State Lynn University| Nova Southeastern University | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nova | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | West Palm Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,948 | 3,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #437 | #491 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nova.edu | pba.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nova | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $34,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $34,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,588 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,589 | $30,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,958 | $22,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Nova | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,789 | 6,220 | ||
| Admitted | 12,726 | 5,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Nova | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nova | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,100 | $22,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $234 |
Diversity |
Nova | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Nova | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Nova | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nova Southeastern University is larger than than Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (20,948 students vs. 3,828 students)
Nova vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nova or Palm Beach Atlantic?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Nova for in-state tuition ($34,900.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than Nova Southeastern University ($34,900.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nova Southeastern University than Palm Beach Atlantic ($29,589 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach are 24.8% lower than costs at Nova Southeastern University ($11,690 vs. $14,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nova Southeastern University than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nova Southeastern University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($23,958 vs. $22,749)
Nova vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nova or Palm Beach Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palm Beach Atlantic or Nova .
- The average SAT score at Nova Southeastern University (1130) is 65 points higher than at Palm Beach Atlantic (1065)
- Incoming Nova students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (23)
- Accepted freshman Nova students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Nova (75.8%)
Nova vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nova or Palm Beach Atlantic? 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 Palm Beach Atlantic and Nova.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is higher than Nova Southeastern University (58% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nova Southeastern University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $46,300)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students graduate with a $2,396 lower median federal student loan debt than Nova graduates. ($22,704 vs. $25,100)
- Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Nova graduates. ($234 vs. $259)
- More Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nova students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/