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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Florida St John's UCF Florida State USF Main Campus Pace University-New York FIU New York Institute of Technology FAU City College of New York University of Scranton| Florida Institute of Technology | Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Tech | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $268 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,575 students)
Florida Tech vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Manhattan College than Florida Institute of Technology ($44,100.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Florida Tech ($29,535 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 47% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($12,546 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 17.1% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($31,882 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 97 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Manhattan College? 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 Manhattan College and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (72% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $62,600)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,180)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($268 vs. $281)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/