Nova Southeastern vs University of Rhode Island
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FLCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of Rhode IslandKingston, RICatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Nova Southeastern lists Mass every weekday; University of Rhode Island lists Mass every weekday.
- Nova Southeastern lists confession once a week; University of Rhode Island, 3 times a week.
- University of Rhode Island has the higher graduation rate: 73% against 63% at Nova Southeastern.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of Rhode Island has the lower price after aid: $14,368 a year, against $26,603 at Nova Southeastern.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
Once a week
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
3 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Public
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kingston, RI
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
20,877
17,351
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
73%
72%
Average SAT
1157
1160
ACT middle 50%
19–28
Graduation rate
63%
73%
First-year retention
76%
84%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$30,371
$21,440
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$26,603
$14,368
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$27,048
$12,923
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$29,953
$17,803
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$34,277
$23,394
Net price, over $110,000 income
$35,443
$28,460
Median debt
$24,250
$22,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,209
$69,743
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.