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Overview |
Florida Tech | Pacific | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1010/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $270 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,559 students)
Florida Tech vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 19% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Pacific than Florida Institute of Technology ($50,884.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Pacific ($30,752 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 14.8% lower than costs at Pacific University ($12,546 vs. $14,408)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology as Pacific University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($33,340 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 104 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $15,800 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $1,024 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,180)
- Pacific graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($270 vs. $281)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/