- Nova Southeastern University is a private school while Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Nova Southeastern University has more expensive tuition of $37,080 than EFSC ($9,739).
- Nova Southeastern University is larger with 20,948 students than EFSC (13,114 students).
Nova Southeastern University View More Rivals | Eastern Florida State College View More Rivals | |
| #266 in National Universities #29 in Florida | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | Location | Melbourne, FL |
| Known as | EFSC | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's College |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,080 | Undergraduate | $2,496 Florida residents $9,739 out-of-state |
| $24,140 | Graduate | |
| $21,349 | Financial Aid | $3,841 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 58.17% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 21.81% | Yield | |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,948 | Total Students | 13,114 |
| 6,971 | Undergraduate | 13,114 |
| 13,977 | Graduate | 0 |
| 5,437 | Online Enrollment | 4,659 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | |
| $55,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $34,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,740) $11,268 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 832 Full-time 931 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 265 Full-time 577 Part-time |
| 3,542 Full-time 1,014 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 732 Full-time 722 Part-time |
| $95,561 for Faculties $61,248 Part-time | Average Salary | $55,529 for Faculties $46,230 Part-time |