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Overview |
Florida Tech | MSOE | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Florida Tech | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | MSOE | ||
| 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 MSOE based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 2,729 students)
Florida Tech vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at MSOE than Florida Institute of Technology ($44,601.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Florida Tech ($25,661 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 0.4% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($12,494 vs. $12,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 17% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($31,850 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 54 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Florida Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Florida Tech vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at MSOE is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $6,300 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $62,600)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering students graduate with a $180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,180)
- MSOE graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/