- Both Nova Southeastern University and Bethune-Cookman University (B CU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Nova Southeastern University has more expensive tuition of $37,080 than B CU ($14,794).
- Nova Southeastern University has tighter acceptance rate of 58.17% than B CU (84.06%).
- Nova Southeastern University has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than B CU (900).
- Nova Southeastern University is larger with 20,948 students than B CU (2,727 students).
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| #266 in National Universities #29 in Florida | Rankings | #180 in Liberal Arts Colleges #24 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | Location | Daytona Beach, FL |
| Known as | B CU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,080 | Undergraduate | $14,794 |
| $24,140 | Graduate | $14,100 |
| $21,349 | Financial Aid | $13,183 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 58.17% | Acceptance Rate | 84.06% |
| 21.81% | Yield | 9.41% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 900 SAT, 16 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,948 | Total Students | 2,727 |
| 6,971 | Undergraduate | 2,628 |
| 13,977 | Graduate | 99 |
| 5,437 | Online Enrollment | 33 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 34% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 51% |
| $55,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $32,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,740) $11,268 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,300) $7,376 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $3,020 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 832 Full-time 931 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 152 Full-time 69 Part-time |
| 3,542 Full-time 1,014 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 398 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| $95,561 for Faculties $61,248 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,753 for Faculties $70,551 Part-time |