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Overview |
Florida Tech | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1088/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Florida Tech | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,026 students)
Florida Tech vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Arcadia than Florida Institute of Technology ($46,430.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Florida Tech ($29,692 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 9.4% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,546 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Florida Institute of Technology (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($30,934 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 90 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Arcadia? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Arcadia and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $16,200 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University students graduate with a $180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,180)
- Arcadia graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/