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Overview |
Florida Tech | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1206/1420 | ||
| 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 | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $261 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 8,315 students)
Florida Tech vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Creighton University than Florida Institute of Technology ($43,684.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Creighton University ($30,752 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 6.1% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($11,830 vs. $12,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 1.1% larger than aid received Creighton University ($27,218 vs. $26,918)
Florida Tech vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 2 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Creighton University (27)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Creighton 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 Creighton University and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (77% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $62,600)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $1,848 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($25,332 vs. $27,180)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($261 vs. $281)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/