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Overview |
Florida Tech | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $237 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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 Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 7,861 students)
Florida Tech vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Florida Institute of Technology ($49,410.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Saint Joseph's University ($30,752 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 21.8% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($12,546 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($29,822 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Florida Tech .
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (76% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $62,600)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $4,172 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,180)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($237 vs. $281)
- More Saint Joseph's University 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/