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Overview |
Florida Tech | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $258 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 8,315 students)
Florida Tech vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Seton Hall University than Florida Institute of Technology ($46,380.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Seton Hall University ($30,752 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 31.8% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($12,546 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($29,443 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Seton Hall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hall University or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 49 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Seton Hall 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 Seton Hall University and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (66% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $100 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $62,600)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,180)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($258 vs. $281)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/