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Overview |
Florida Tech | Augustana | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Augustana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 2,349 students)
Florida Tech vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Augustana?
- Augustana College is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Augustana than Florida Institute of Technology ($47,766.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Florida Tech ($24,660 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 6.5% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($11,782 vs. $12,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 28.4% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($34,946 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Florida Tech .
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Florida Tech vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Augustana? 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 Augustana and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (76% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $7,500 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $55,100)
- Augustana College students graduate with a $180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,180)
- Augustana graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/