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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Florida UCF Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU IIT University of Dayton Miami Nova Eckerd College| Florida Institute of Technology | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Tech | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,516 | 12,268 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,420 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,420 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,364 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,953 | $3,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 31% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,205 | 2,047 | ||
| Admitted | 9,507 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $258 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 15% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (12,268 students vs. 8,516 students)
Florida Tech vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 273% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($43,420.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 273% higher at Florida Tech than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($43,420.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than Florida Tech ($20,183 vs. $36,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 41.1% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($10,160 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (100% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 525.1% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($23,953 vs. $3,832)
Florida Tech vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Florida Tech .
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (61.7%)
Florida Tech vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Florida Tech is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $4,600 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $62,600)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students graduate with a $2,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,180)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($258 vs. $281)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/