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Overview |
Florida Tech | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $268 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| 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 Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 2,330 students)
Florida Tech vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 76% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Florida Tech than Freed Hardeman University ($42,770.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Florida Tech ($18,556 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 57.8% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($7,950 vs. $12,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 56.9% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($27,218 vs. $17,349)
Florida Tech vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Freed-Hardeman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Freed-Hardeman University or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 93 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Freed-Hardeman 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 Freed-Hardeman University and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Florida Tech is higher than Freed Hardeman University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $21,900 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,180)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($268 vs. $281)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/