- Both Nova Southeastern University and Ave Maria University (AMU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Nova Southeastern University has more expensive tuition of $37,080 than AMU ($28,222).
- AMU has tighter acceptance rate of 42.12% than Nova Southeastern University (58.17%).
- Nova Southeastern University is larger with 20,948 students than AMU (1,310 students).
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| #266 in National Universities #29 in Florida | Rankings | #172 in Liberal Arts Colleges #21 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | Location | Ave Maria, FL |
| Known as | AMU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,080 | Undergraduate | $28,222 |
| $24,140 | Graduate | $10,018 |
| $21,349 | Financial Aid | $20,932 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 58.17% | Acceptance Rate | 42.12% |
| 21.81% | Yield | 26.60% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,948 | Total Students | 1,310 |
| 6,971 | Undergraduate | 1,247 |
| 13,977 | Graduate | 63 |
| 5,437 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $55,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $33,700 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,740) $11,268 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,178) $7,562 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,840 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 832 Full-time 931 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 61 Full-time 36 Part-time |
| 3,542 Full-time 1,014 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 179 Full-time 47 Part-time |
| $95,561 for Faculties $61,248 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,389 for Faculties $54,912 Part-time |