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Overview |
Florida Tech | AMU | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $231 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
Florida Tech | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 1,310 students)
Florida Tech vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or AMU?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 69.9% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Florida Tech than Ave Maria University ($42,770.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Florida Tech ($21,078 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 6.8% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($12,546 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 27.5% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($27,218 vs. $21,341)
Florida Tech vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 96 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at AMU (3.6)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than AMU (44.2%)
Florida Tech vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or AMU? 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 AMU and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Florida Tech is higher than Ave Maria University (56% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,752 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,180)
- AMU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($231 vs. $281)
- More AMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/