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Overview |
Florida Tech | DePauw | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 1,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #99 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $29,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $41,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 3,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $264 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Tech | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | DePauw | ||
| 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 DePauw based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 1,752 students)
Florida Tech vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or DePauw?
- DePauw University is 27.2% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at DePauw than Florida Institute of Technology ($54,400.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Florida Tech ($29,486 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 14.8% lower than costs at DePauw University ($12,546 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 50.9% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($41,067 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 14 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at DePauw (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or DePauw? 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 DePauw and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (85% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $1,600 more per year than DePauw graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $61,000)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,592 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,180)
- DePauw graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($264 vs. $281)
- More DePauw 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/