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Overview |
Florida Tech | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1000/1250 | ||
| 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 | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $261 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,047 students)
Florida Tech vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Concordia University-Seward?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Florida Tech than Concordia University Seward ($42,770.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Florida Tech ($23,067 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 24.8% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($10,050 vs. $12,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 4.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($27,218 vs. $26,141)
Florida Tech vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 118 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Concordia University-Seward? 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 Concordia University-Seward and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Florida Tech is higher than Concordia University Seward (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $21,600 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,180)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($261 vs. $281)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/