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Overview |
Florida Tech | New College of Florida | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Sarasota, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 689 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | ncf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | New College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $5,227 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $27,159 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $10,291 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $10,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $14,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | New College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 1,830 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 1,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1103/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | New College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | New College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $14,859 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $153 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | New College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Tech | New College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | New College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than New College of Florida based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 689 students)
Florida Tech vs. New College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or New College of Florida?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 718.3% more expensive to attend than New College of Florida for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $5,227.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at Florida Tech than New College of Florida ($42,770.00 vs. $27,159.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New College of Florida than Florida Tech ($10,496 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New College of Florida are 21.9% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($10,291 vs. $12,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New College of Florida than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 93% larger than aid received New College of Florida ($27,218 vs. $14,102)
Florida Tech vs. New College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or New College of Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New College of Florida or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at New College of Florida (1285) is 91 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming New College of Florida students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Florida Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman New College of Florida students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- New College of Florida has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. New College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or New College of Florida? 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 New College of Florida and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at New College of Florida is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (68% vs. 56%)
- New College of Florida students graduate with a $12,321 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($14,859 vs. $27,180)
- New College of Florida graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($153 vs. $281)
- More New College of Florida 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/