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Overview |
Florida Tech | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1158/1363 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $268 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Tech | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 8,315 students)
Florida Tech vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at University of Dayton than Florida Institute of Technology ($46,170.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dayton than Florida Tech ($30,590 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 22.7% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($12,546 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than University of Dayton (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 17.3% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($31,920 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 7 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (74% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $5,300 more per year than University of Dayton graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $57,300)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $1,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,180)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($268 vs. $281)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/