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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU LSU Miami Clemson Tennessee| Florida State University | New College of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida State | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1103/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | May 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida State | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $153 |
Diversity |
Florida State | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Florida State | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | New College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 689 students)
Florida State vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or New College of Florida?
- New College of Florida is 30% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($5,227.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at New College of Florida than Florida State University ($27,159.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than Florida State ($10,496 vs. $14,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 12.6% lower than costs at Florida State University ($10,291 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than Florida State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New College of Florida students is 38.7% larger than aid received Florida State University ($14,102 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State 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 State .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 70 points higher than at Florida State (1215)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Florida State (27)
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- New College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than New College of Florida (74% vs. 68%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $5,891 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($14,859 vs. $20,750)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($153 vs. $214)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/