| Beacon vs. Nova Southeastern |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #276 in National Universities #22 in Florida Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$49,230 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$37,080 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $24,140 |
| More$21,862 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$21,349 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter51.92% | Acceptance Rate | Easier75.80% |
| Favorable47.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.54% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller501 | Total Enrollment | Larger20,948 |
| Smaller501 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,971 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 13,977 |
| Smaller32 | Online Student Population | Larger5,437 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher61% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 422) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,740) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,760) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,320) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 46 | Number of faculties | 1,763 |
| Lower$52,206 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$98,908 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.