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Overview |
Florida Tech | JU | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,516 | 3,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,420 | $45,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,420 | $45,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,364 | $25,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,953 | $35,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,205 | 8,879 | ||
| Admitted | 9,507 | 5,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 1110/1260 | ||
| 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 | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $233 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | JU | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 19% |
Students |
Florida Tech | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | JU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (8,516 students vs. 3,957 students)
Florida Tech vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($45,050.00 vs. $43,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at JU than Florida Institute of Technology ($45,050.00 vs. $43,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Florida Tech ($25,745 vs. $36,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 15.4% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($14,340 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 49% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($35,701 vs. $23,953)
Florida Tech vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or Florida Tech .
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at JU (3.61)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than JU (57.3%)
Florida Tech vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or JU? 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 JU and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Florida Tech is higher than Jacksonville University (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $7,800 more per year than JU graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $54,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,180)
- JU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($233 vs. $281)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/