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Overview |
Florida Tech | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1110/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Florida Tech | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $263 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Adelphi University | ||
| 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
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Adelphi University based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 7,252 students)
Florida Tech vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Adelphi University?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Florida Tech than Adelphi University ($42,770.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than Florida Tech ($26,953 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 43.6% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($12,546 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than Adelphi University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($28,826 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 100 points higher than at Adelphi University (1094)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Adelphi University (3.69)
- Adelphi University has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Adelphi University? 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 Adelphi University and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (66% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $4,200 more per year than Adelphi University graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $58,400)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,180)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($263 vs. $281)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/