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Colorado State CU Denver DU Colorado School of Mines Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Utah UCCS Penn State Florida ASU IU MSU| University of Colorado Boulder | Florida Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | Florida Tech | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Melbourne, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #366 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | fit.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | Florida Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $42,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $42,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $12,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $30,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $27,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 98% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | Florida Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 13,941 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 8,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | Florida Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | Florida Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,180 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $281 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | Florida Tech | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
CU Boulder | Florida Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 53% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | Florida Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 8,315 students)
CU Boulder vs. Florida Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or Florida Tech?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 271.3% more expensive to attend than CU Boulder for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Florida Tech than University of Colorado Boulder ($42,770.00 vs. $38,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Boulder than Florida Tech ($21,836 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 28.7% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($12,546 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than University of Colorado Boulder (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 159.8% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($27,218 vs. $10,477)
CU Boulder vs. Florida Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or Florida Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Tech or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Boulder (1212) is 18 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming CU Boulder students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Florida Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
CU Boulder vs. Florida Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder or Florida Tech? 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 Tech and CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $5,700 more per year than CU Boulder graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $56,900)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $7,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,180)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $281)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/