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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Florida UCF Emmanuel College UMass Florida State USF Main Campus FIU University of Massachusetts-Boston FAU Pace University-New York Lesley University| Florida Institute of Technology | Suffolk University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Tech | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 6,734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $42,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $42,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $18,482 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $32,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $27,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 9,699 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 8,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1080/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Suffolk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Suffolk 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 Suffolk University based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 6,734 students)
Florida Tech vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Suffolk University?
- Suffolk University is 0% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($42,790.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at Suffolk University than Florida Institute of Technology ($42,790.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Suffolk University ($30,752 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 47.3% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($12,546 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than Suffolk University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($27,856 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 170 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Suffolk University (23)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Suffolk 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 Suffolk University and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Florida Tech is higher than Suffolk University (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $3,500 more per year than Suffolk University graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $59,100)
- Suffolk University students graduate with a $180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,180)
- Suffolk University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/