Nova vs. UT

Comparable Facts

Compare Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL with The University of Tampa in Tampa, FL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Nova Southeastern University is larger than UT based on total student enrollment (20,910 students vs. 11,433 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Nova Southeastern University is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL (Large Suburban setting); The University of Tampa is in Tampa, FL (Large City setting).
• Nova Southeastern University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Tampa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Nova Southeastern University 16:1; The University of Tampa 17:1.

Nova vs. UT Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Nova or UT? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nova Southeastern University than UT ($31,858 vs. $35,679).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 13.2% lower than at Nova Southeastern University ($14,612 vs. $16,840).
• Nova Southeastern University is 12.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than UT (about $4,292 more per year; $38,700.00 vs. $34,408.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 12.5% higher at Nova than at The University of Tampa (about $4,292 more per year; $38,700.00 vs. $34,408.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Nova Southeastern University than at The University of Tampa (100% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Nova Southeastern University students is 56.6% larger than aid received by The University of Tampa students ($24,965 vs. $15,945).

Nova vs. UT Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Nova or UT? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UT and Nova.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Nova Southeastern University (1170) is 10 points higher than at UT (1160).
• Incoming UT students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (25 vs. 23 at Nova).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Nova Southeastern University 1030/1300; The University of Tampa 1070/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Nova Southeastern University 19/28; The University of Tampa 23/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Nova - Required; UT - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman Nova students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at UT (3.5).
• Nova has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than UT (40.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.6% at Nova vs. 16.6% at UT.

Nova vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Nova and UT? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• The University of Tampa's six-year graduation rate (57%) is higher than Nova Southeastern University's (43%).
• Graduates from Nova Southeastern University earn a median of about $1,500 more per year than UT graduates about ten years after starting college ($53,300 vs. $51,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Nova Southeastern University graduates have a $457 lower median loan debt than UT graduates ($25,100 vs. $25,557).
• Among borrowers, Nova graduates have an estimated $5 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UT graduates ($259 vs. $264).
• More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nova students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 44%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.