- Both St. Thomas University and Nova Southeastern University are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Nova Southeastern University has more expensive tuition of $37,080 than St. Thomas University ($34,770).
- St. Thomas University has tighter acceptance rate of 48.71% than Nova Southeastern University (58.17%).
- Nova Southeastern University is larger with 20,948 students than St. Thomas University (6,370 students).
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| #22 in Florida | Rankings | #266 in National Universities #29 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Miami Gardens, FL | Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
St Thomas University Saint Thomas University| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,770 | Undergraduate | $37,080 |
| $16,040 | Graduate | $24,140 |
| $24,848 | Financial Aid | $21,349 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 48.71% | Acceptance Rate | 58.17% |
| 22.29% | Yield | 21.81% |
| Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,370 | Total Students | 20,948 |
| 3,950 | Undergraduate | 6,971 |
| 2,420 | Graduate | 13,977 |
| 1,416 | Online Enrollment | 5,437 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 42% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 37% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 53% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $60,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,600 |
| 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 |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 781) $7,600 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,740) $11,268 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,860 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 78 Full-time 593 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 832 Full-time 931 Part-time |
| 293 Full-time 664 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,542 Full-time 1,014 Part-time |
| $81,723 for Faculties $59,346 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,561 for Faculties $61,248 Part-time |