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Overview |
UofSC | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,653 | 689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,528 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,880 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UofSC | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,188 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 27,022 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 1103/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 | May 30, 2024 |
Academics |
UofSC | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $153 |
Diversity |
UofSC | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UofSC | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | New College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 689 students)
UofSC vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or New College of Florida?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 135.1% more expensive to attend than New College of Florida for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $5,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at UofSC than New College of Florida ($33,528.00 vs. $27,159.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than UofSC ($10,496 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 14.5% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,291 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than University of South Carolina Columbia (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New College of Florida students is 105% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($14,102 vs. $6,880)
UofSC vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC 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 UofSC .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 65 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- New College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than UofSC (64.1%)
UofSC vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC 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 UofSC.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than New College of Florida (70% vs. 68%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $8,391 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($14,859 vs. $23,250)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($153 vs. $240)
- More New College of Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/