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Florida State Georgia Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin USF Main Campus Purdue Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill Wisconsin| Florida Institute of Technology | University of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Tech | Florida | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 55,211 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #78 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | ufl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $4,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $25,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $10,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $11,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $10,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 64,473 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 15,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 43.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1300/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $15,815 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $163 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Florida | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | 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
- University of Florida is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 8,315 students)
Florida Tech vs. Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Florida?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 855.3% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at Florida Tech than University of Florida ($42,770.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Florida Tech ($11,740 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 14.6% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($10,950 vs. $12,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than University of Florida (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 157.9% larger than aid received University of Florida ($27,218 vs. $10,555)
Florida Tech vs. Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 83 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming Florida students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Florida Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida Tech vs. Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or 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 Florida and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (84% vs. 56%)
- Graduates of Florida Institute of Technology and Florida have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($62,600 vs. $62,600)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $11,365 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($15,815 vs. $27,180)
- Florida graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($163 vs. $281)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/