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Overview |
Florida Tech | Calvin College | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Calvin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Calvin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 | Calvin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Calvin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $273 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Calvin College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Calvin College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Calvin College | ||
| 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 Calvin College based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,231 students)
Florida Tech vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Calvin College?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Florida Tech than Calvin College ($42,770.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Florida Tech ($25,775 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 12.5% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($11,150 vs. $12,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 2.9% larger than aid received Calvin College ($27,218 vs. $26,448)
Florida Tech vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Calvin College (1202) is 8 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Calvin College? 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 Calvin College and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (77% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $15,600 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $731 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,180)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($273 vs. $281)
- More Calvin College 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/