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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Furman Wofford College JMU Florida CofC UCF Davidson UofSC Clemson University of Richmond NC State| Florida Institute of Technology | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Tech | Elon | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 68% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1170/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $240 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Elon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 7,123 students)
Florida Tech vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Elon?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Florida Tech than Elon University ($42,770.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Elon ($30,752 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 10.7% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,546 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than Elon University (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 96.1% larger than aid received Elon University ($27,218 vs. $13,880)
Florida Tech vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 17 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Elon? 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 Elon and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (82% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $6,400 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,180)
- Elon graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($240 vs. $281)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/