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Overview |
Purdue | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | West Lafayette, IN | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,528 | 689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #101 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purdue.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,718 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,520 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,030 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,576 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,950 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,582 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 36,146 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/34 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1470 | 1103/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Purdue | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $153 |
Diversity |
Purdue | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Purdue | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Purdue | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 689 students)
Purdue vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue or New College of Florida?
- Purdue University Main Campus is 85.9% more expensive to attend than New College of Florida for in-state tuition ($9,718.00 vs. $5,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Purdue than New College of Florida ($28,520.00 vs. $27,159.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than Purdue ($10,496 vs. $12,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 2.6% lower than costs at New College of Florida ($10,030 vs. $10,291)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New College of Florida students is 57.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($14,102 vs. $8,950)
Purdue vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue 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 Purdue .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 54 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- New College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Purdue vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue 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 Purdue.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is the same as at New College of Florida (68% vs. 68%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $6,641 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($14,859 vs. $21,500)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($153 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New College of Florida students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/