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Overview |
Florida Tech | Miami | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Coral Gables, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 19,402 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #60 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | miami.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $55,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $55,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $36,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $37,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 72% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 49,169 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 9,312 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 18.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $19,846 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $205 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Miami | ||
| 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 Miami is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (19,402 students vs. 8,315 students)
Florida Tech vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Miami?
- University of Miami is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($55,440.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at Miami than Florida Institute of Technology ($55,440.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Miami ($30,752 vs. $36,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 34.8% lower than costs at University of Miami ($12,546 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than University of Miami (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 37.1% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($37,322 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of Miami (1319) is 125 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming Miami students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Florida Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Miami (3.7)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Miami (18.9%)
Florida Tech vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Miami? 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 Miami and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (78% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Miami earn on average $7,600 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $62,600)
- University of Miami students graduate with a $7,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($19,846 vs. $27,180)
- Miami graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($205 vs. $281)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/