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Overview |
DU | Florida Tech | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Melbourne, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #366 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | fit.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Florida Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $42,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $42,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $12,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $30,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $27,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DU | Florida Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 13,941 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 8,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 |
DU | Florida Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Florida Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,180 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $281 |
Diversity |
DU | Florida Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
DU | Florida Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 53% | ||
Campus |
DU | Florida Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 8,315 students)
DU vs. Florida Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Florida Tech?
- University of Denver is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at DU than Florida Institute of Technology ($55,260.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than DU ($30,752 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 23.3% lower than costs at University of Denver ($12,546 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than Florida Institute of Technology (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 13.7% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($30,954 vs. $27,218)
DU vs. Florida Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Florida Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Tech or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 55 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming DU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Florida Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman DU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.72) as students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
DU vs. Florida Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (78% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $800 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $62,600)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $3,481 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,180)
- DU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($245 vs. $281)
- More DU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/