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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Florida Azusa Pacific University UCF Florida State Whittier College USF Main Campus FIU University of Redlands FAU California Baptist University Cal State Fullerton| University of La Verne | Florida Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
La Verne | Florida Tech | ||
| Location | La Verne, CA | Melbourne, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,662 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #328 | #366 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laverne.edu | fit.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Verne | Florida Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,850 | $42,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,850 | $42,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,180 | $12,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,103 | $30,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,244 | $27,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
La Verne | Florida Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,172 | 13,941 | ||
| Admitted | 4,537 | 8,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1303 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
La Verne | Florida Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Verne | Florida Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,180 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $281 |
Diversity |
La Verne | Florida Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
La Verne | Florida Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 53% | ||
Campus |
La Verne | 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
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than La Verne based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 5,662 students)
La Verne vs. Florida Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Verne or Florida Tech?
- University of La Verne is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($45,850.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at La Verne than Florida Institute of Technology ($45,850.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of La Verne than Florida Tech ($25,103 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 21% lower than costs at University of La Verne ($12,546 vs. $15,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than University of La Verne (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of La Verne students is 25.8% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($34,244 vs. $27,218)
La Verne vs. Florida Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Verne or Florida Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Tech or La Verne .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 160 points higher than at La Verne (1034)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at La Verne (22)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at La Verne (3.24)
- La Verne has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
La Verne vs. Florida Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Verne 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 La Verne.
- The graduation rate at La Verne is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $10,600 more per year than La Verne graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $52,000)
- University of La Verne students graduate with a $2,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,180)
- La Verne graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($258 vs. $281)
- More La Verne graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/