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Overview |
Florida Tech | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1190/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,719 students)
Florida Tech vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Clarkson than Florida Institute of Technology ($54,960.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Clarkson ($30,752 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 33.5% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($12,546 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 51.7% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($41,285 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 4 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (72% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $62,600)
- Clarkson University students graduate with a $180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,180)
- Clarkson graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/