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Overview |
Florida Tech | USF Main Campus | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 49,600 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #423 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | usf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | USF Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $4,559 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $15,473 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $12,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $11,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $11,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 65,568 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 28,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 43.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | USF Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $19,147 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $197 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Tech | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | USF Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Florida Main Campus is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (49,600 students vs. 8,315 students)
Florida Tech vs. USF Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or USF Main Campus?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 838.1% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.4% higher at Florida Tech than University of South Florida Main Campus ($42,770.00 vs. $15,473.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Florida Main Campus than Florida Tech ($11,004 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 0.6% lower than costs at University of South Florida Main Campus ($12,546 vs. $12,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than University of South Florida Main Campus (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 146% larger than aid received University of South Florida Main Campus ($27,218 vs. $11,066)
Florida Tech vs. USF Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or USF Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USF Main Campus or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 17 points higher than at USF Main Campus (1177)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USF Main Campus (26)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at USF Main Campus (3.64)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than USF Main Campus (43.9%)
Florida Tech vs. USF Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or USF Main Campus? 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 USF Main Campus and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Florida Tech is higher than University of South Florida Main Campus (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $16,100 more per year than USF Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $46,500)
- University of South Florida Main Campus students graduate with a $8,033 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($19,147 vs. $27,180)
- USF Main Campus graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($197 vs. $281)
- More USF Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/