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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach FIU Georgia UofSC FAU LSU Miami Clemson| Florida Institute of Technology | Florida State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Tech | Florida State | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 44,161 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #199 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | fsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Florida State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $4,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $16,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $14,003 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $10,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Florida State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 78,088 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 19,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 25% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1210/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Florida State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Florida State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $214 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Florida State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Florida State | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Florida State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 8,315 students)
Florida Tech vs. Florida State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Florida State?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 963.4% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.6% higher at Florida Tech than Florida State University ($42,770.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Florida Tech ($14,003 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 8.2% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($11,592 vs. $12,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than Florida State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 167.7% larger than aid received Florida State University ($27,218 vs. $10,169)
Florida Tech vs. Florida State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Florida State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida State or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 21 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Florida State (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida Tech vs. Florida State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Florida State? 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 Florida State and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (74% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $11,200 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $6,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,180)
- Florida State graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($214 vs. $281)
- More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/