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Overview |
Florida Tech | Calvin University | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,516 | 3,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #323 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Calvin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,420 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,420 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,364 | $26,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,953 | $27,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Calvin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,205 | 4,719 | ||
| Admitted | 9,507 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 1070/1340 | ||
| 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 University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Calvin University | ||
| 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 University | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 7% | ||
| 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 University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Calvin University | ||
| 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 University based on total student enrollment (8,516 students vs. 3,364 students)
Florida Tech vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Calvin University?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($43,420.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Florida Tech than Calvin University ($43,420.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Florida Tech ($26,374 vs. $36,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 20% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($11,950 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology as Calvin University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin University students is 13.5% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($27,189 vs. $23,953)
Florida Tech vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (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 University (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Florida Tech (62.5%)
Florida Tech vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Calvin 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 Calvin University and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University 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 University graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $731 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,180)
- Calvin University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($273 vs. $281)
- More Calvin University 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/