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Overview |
Florida Tech | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1123/1343 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $252 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,546 students)
Florida Tech vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Bethel University?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 4% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Florida Tech than Bethel University ($42,770.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Florida Tech ($29,915 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 9.2% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($11,490 vs. $12,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology as Bethel University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 10.7% larger than aid received Bethel University ($27,218 vs. $24,586)
Florida Tech vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 67 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Bethel University? 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 Bethel University and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (73% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $12,500 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,780 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,180)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($252 vs. $281)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/