- Both Nova Southeastern University and Eckerd College are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Eckerd College has more expensive tuition of $50,374 than Nova Southeastern University ($37,080).
- Nova Southeastern University has tighter acceptance rate of 58.17% than Eckerd College (72.73%).
- Eckerd College has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than Nova Southeastern University (1,170).
- Nova Southeastern University is larger with 20,948 students than Eckerd College (1,993 students).
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| #266 in National Universities #29 in Florida | Rankings | #137 in Liberal Arts Colleges #20 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | Location | Saint Petersburg, FL |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,080 | Undergraduate | $50,374 |
| $24,140 | Graduate | |
| $21,349 | Financial Aid | $25,866 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $40 |
| 58.17% | Acceptance Rate | 72.73% |
| 21.81% | Yield | 17.05% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,948 | Total Students | 1,993 |
| 6,971 | Undergraduate | 1,993 |
| 13,977 | Graduate | 0 |
| 5,437 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $55,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,740) $11,268 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,780) $7,246 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 832 Full-time 931 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 156 Full-time 23 Part-time |
| 3,542 Full-time 1,014 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 366 Full-time 40 Part-time |
| $95,561 for Faculties $61,248 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,137 for Faculties $61,087 Part-time |