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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina Florida CSU Elon UCF Florida State USC Beaufort USF Main Campus Furman| Florida Institute of Technology | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Tech | CofC | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $222 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Tech | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 8,315 students)
Florida Tech vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or CofC?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 241.7% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Florida Tech than College of Charleston ($42,770.00 vs. $35,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Florida Tech ($21,120 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 3.5% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,546 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 186.5% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($27,218 vs. $9,499)
Florida Tech vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 53 points higher than at CofC (1141)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CofC (26)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or CofC? 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 CofC and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $16,400 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,180)
- CofC graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $281)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/