| FIU vs. Nova Southeastern |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#98 in National Universities #6 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #276 in National Universities #22 in Florida Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,565 Florida Residents $18,963 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$37,080 |
| expensive$11,334 Florida Residents $24,439 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$24,140 |
| Less$6,634 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$21,349 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,150 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,170 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter63.86% | Acceptance Rate | Easier75.80% |
| Favorable39.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.54% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger55,609 | Total Enrollment | Smaller20,948 |
| Larger45,688 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,971 |
| Smaller9,921 | Graduate Student Population | Larger13,977 |
| Larger14,804 | Online Student Population | Smaller5,437 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher69% | Graduate Rate | Lower61% |
| Lower17% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher29% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,403) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,740) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,836) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,320) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty24 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 2,368 | Number of faculties | 1,763 |
| Lower$95,411 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$98,908 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.