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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Seattle U University of Portland UW-Seattle Florida UCF Creighton University Whitman College Washington State Florida State Whitworth University USF Main Campus| Florida Institute of Technology | Gonzaga University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida Tech | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $272 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Gonzaga | ||
| 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 Gonzaga based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 7,253 students)
Florida Tech vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Gonzaga than Florida Institute of Technology ($49,800.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Gonzaga ($30,752 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 9.9% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($12,546 vs. $13,794)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($27,601 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 11 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (83% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $1,000 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $61,600)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $786 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,180)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($272 vs. $281)
- More Gonzaga 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/