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Overview |
Florida Tech | Hope College | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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 | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Hope College | ||
| 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 Hope College based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,251 students)
Florida Tech vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Hope College?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Florida Tech than Hope College ($42,770.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Florida Tech ($25,800 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 5.4% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($11,900 vs. $12,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 9.4% larger than aid received Hope College ($27,218 vs. $24,880)
Florida Tech vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (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 Hope College (27)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Hope College? 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 Hope College and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (79% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $15,100 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $47,500)
- Hope College students graduate with a $180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,180)
- Hope College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Hope College 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/