- Nova Southeastern University is a private school while The University of West Florida is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Nova Southeastern University has more expensive tuition of $37,080 than The University of West Florida ($19,241).
- The University of West Florida has tighter acceptance rate of 49.58% than Nova Southeastern University (58.17%).
- Nova Southeastern University has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than The University of West Florida (1,140).
- Nova Southeastern University is larger with 20,948 students than The University of West Florida (13,521 students).
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| #266 in National Universities #29 in Florida | Rankings | #192 in National Universities #15 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | Location | Pensacola, FL |
| Known as | University of West Florida | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,080 | Undergraduate | $6,360 Florida residents $19,241 out-of-state |
| $24,140 | Graduate | $9,062 Florida residents $24,894 out-of-state |
| $21,349 | Financial Aid | $8,401 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 58.17% | Acceptance Rate | 49.58% |
| 21.81% | Yield | 38.56% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,948 | Total Students | 13,521 |
| 6,971 | Undergraduate | 9,291 |
| 13,977 | Graduate | 4,230 |
| 5,437 | Online Enrollment | 5,915 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $55,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,400 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and 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: 1,445) $5,900 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) $4,956 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 832 Full-time 931 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 339 Full-time 286 Part-time |
| 3,542 Full-time 1,014 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,291 Full-time 452 Part-time |
| $95,561 for Faculties $61,248 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,900 for Faculties $55,757 Part-time |