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Overview |
Florida Tech | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1110/1305 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Florida Tech | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Stetson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,928 students)
Florida Tech vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Stetson University?
- Stetson University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Stetson University than Florida Institute of Technology ($51,960.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Florida Tech ($25,756 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 21.9% lower than costs at Stetson University ($12,546 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 54.9% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($42,150 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or Florida Tech .
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Stetson 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 Stetson University and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (64% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $17,200 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $45,400)
- Stetson University students graduate with a $180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,180)
- Stetson University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/