- Both Nova Southeastern University and The University of Tampa are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Nova Southeastern University has more expensive tuition of $37,080 than The University of Tampa ($33,424).
- The University of Tampa has tighter acceptance rate of 53.26% than Nova Southeastern University (58.17%).
- Nova Southeastern University is larger with 20,948 students than The University of Tampa (10,566 students).
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| #266 in National Universities #29 in Florida | Rankings | #10 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | Location | Tampa, FL |
| Known as | ||
| 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 Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,080 | Undergraduate | $33,424 |
| $24,140 | Graduate | $12,862 |
| $21,349 | Financial Aid | $12,563 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 58.17% | Acceptance Rate | 53.26% |
| 21.81% | Yield | 19.62% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,948 | Total Students | 10,566 |
| 6,971 | Undergraduate | 9,602 |
| 13,977 | Graduate | 964 |
| 5,437 | Online Enrollment | 15 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $55,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,100 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,740) $11,268 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,655) $6,330 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) $6,002 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 832 Full-time 931 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 390 Full-time 509 Part-time |
| 3,542 Full-time 1,014 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 816 Full-time 539 Part-time |
| $95,561 for Faculties $61,248 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,809 for Faculties $67,564 Part-time |