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Overview |
Florida Tech | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1130/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $129 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 8,286 students)
Florida Tech vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Jefferson than Florida Institute of Technology ($43,100.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Florida Tech ($28,110 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 17.3% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($12,546 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 19.4% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($32,486 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Florida Tech .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Florida Tech.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $60,300 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $62,600)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,180)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($129 vs. $281)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/