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Overview |
Florida Tech | The University of West Florida | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Pensacola, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 13,521 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | uwf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | The University of West Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $4,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $16,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $11,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $8,609 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $11,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 84% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | The University of West Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 9,113 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 4,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 27% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1050/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | The University of West Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | The University of West Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $193 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | The University of West Florida | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Tech | The University of West Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | The University of West Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of West Florida is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (13,521 students vs. 8,315 students)
Florida Tech vs. The University of West Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or The University of West Florida?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 890.3% more expensive to attend than The University of West Florida for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $4,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.9% higher at Florida Tech than The University of West Florida ($42,770.00 vs. $16,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than Florida Tech ($8,609 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of West Florida are 11.3% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($11,268 vs. $12,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than The University of West Florida (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 136.4% larger than aid received The University of West Florida ($27,218 vs. $11,515)
Florida Tech vs. The University of West Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or The University of West Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of West Florida or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 141 points higher than at The University of West Florida (1053)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at The University of West Florida (23)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at The University of West Florida (3.6)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than The University of West Florida (48%)
Florida Tech vs. The University of West Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or The University of West Florida? 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 The University of West Florida and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Florida Tech is higher than The University of West Florida (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $21,400 more per year than The University of West Florida graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $41,200)
- The University of West Florida students graduate with a $8,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,180)
- The University of West Florida graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($193 vs. $281)
- More The University of West Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/