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Overview |
Florida Tech | Belmont | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1150/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $225 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Belmont | ||
| 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
- Belmont University is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 8,315 students)
Florida Tech vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Belmont?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Florida Tech than Belmont University ($42,770.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Belmont ($30,752 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 9% lower than costs at Belmont University ($12,546 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than Belmont University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 23.3% larger than aid received Belmont University ($27,218 vs. $22,080)
Florida Tech vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 36 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $13,500 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $49,100)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $5,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($21,780 vs. $27,180)
- Belmont graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($225 vs. $281)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/