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Overview |
Florida Tech | Mercer | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #236 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $39,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $39,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $14,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $22,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $33,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 7,556 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 5,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1190/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $258 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Mercer | ||
| 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
- Mercer University is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 8,315 students)
Florida Tech vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Mercer?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Florida Tech than Mercer University ($42,770.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Florida Tech ($22,087 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 12% lower than costs at Mercer University ($12,546 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 24% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($33,740 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 23 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Mercer? 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 Mercer and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $5,300 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,180)
- Mercer graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($258 vs. $281)
- More Mercer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/