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Overview |
Florida Tech | Emerson | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 5,891 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #235 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | emerson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Emerson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $52,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $52,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $19,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $51,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $24,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Emerson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 12,109 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 5,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 42.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1250/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Emerson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Emerson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $242 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Emerson | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Emerson | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Emerson | ||
| 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 Emerson based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 5,891 students)
Florida Tech vs. Emerson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Emerson?
- Emerson College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Emerson than Florida Institute of Technology ($52,288.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Emerson ($30,752 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 55.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($12,546 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than Emerson College (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 11.7% larger than aid received Emerson College ($27,218 vs. $24,360)
Florida Tech vs. Emerson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Emerson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emerson or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (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 Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Florida Tech vs. Emerson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Emerson? 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 Emerson and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (81% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $13,400 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,180)
- Emerson graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($242 vs. $281)
- More Emerson 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/