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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Elon Wofford College Clemson Florida UCF Davidson Rhodes College Florida State USF Main Campus CofC FIU| Florida Institute of Technology | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Tech | Furman | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1260/1455 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $263 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Furman | ||
| 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 Furman based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 2,443 students)
Florida Tech vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Furman?
- Furman University is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Furman than Florida Institute of Technology ($55,392.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Furman ($30,752 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 20.7% lower than costs at Furman University ($12,546 vs. $15,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 33.7% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($36,384 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Florida Tech .
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Furman? 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 Furman and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (87% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $8,300 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,737 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,180)
- Furman graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($263 vs. $281)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/