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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Denison Florida UCF Florida State USF Main Campus FIU Oberlin Kalamazoo College FAU Allegheny College St Olaf| Florida Institute of Technology | The College of Wooster | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Tech | Wooster | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $268 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 33% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 1,967 students)
Florida Tech vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 33.4% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Wooster than Florida Institute of Technology ($57,050.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than Florida Tech ($28,976 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 7.6% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($12,546 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology as The College of Wooster (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 55.5% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($42,315 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 43 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Florida Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Florida Tech vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (75% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $11,400 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $51,200)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,180)
- Wooster graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($268 vs. $281)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/