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Overview |
Florida Tech | Monmouth University | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | West Long Branch, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 5,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #323 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | monmouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Monmouth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $42,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $42,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $15,873 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $31,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $28,366 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Monmouth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 7,937 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 7,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1110/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Monmouth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Monmouth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $56,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $26,701 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $276 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Monmouth University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Monmouth University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Monmouth University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 5,027 students)
Florida Tech vs. Monmouth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Monmouth University?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Monmouth University for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Florida Tech than Monmouth University ($42,770.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Monmouth University ($30,752 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 26.5% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($12,546 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than Florida Institute of Technology (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($28,366 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Monmouth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Monmouth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth University or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 157 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Monmouth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Monmouth University? 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 Monmouth University and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (66% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $6,100 more per year than Monmouth University graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $56,500)
- Monmouth University students graduate with a $479 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,701 vs. $27,180)
- Monmouth University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($276 vs. $281)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/