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Overview |
Florida Tech | ONU | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1160/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Tech | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,015 students)
Florida Tech vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or ONU?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 20.5% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Florida Tech than Ohio Northern University ($42,770.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Florida Tech ($27,398 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 2.8% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($12,546 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than Ohio Northern University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 12.3% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($27,218 vs. $24,235)
Florida Tech vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 36 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than ONU (54.4%)
Florida Tech vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or ONU? 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 ONU and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $62,600)
- Ohio Northern University students graduate with a $180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,180)
- ONU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More ONU 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/