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Overview |
Florida Tech | Kettering University | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 1,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | kettering.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Kettering University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $44,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $44,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $34,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Kettering University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 1,823 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1130/1370 | ||
| 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 | Kettering University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Kettering University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $26,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $272 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Kettering University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Kettering University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Kettering 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 Kettering University based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 1,769 students)
Florida Tech vs. Kettering University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Kettering University?
- Kettering University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Kettering University than Florida Institute of Technology ($44,380.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Kettering University ($30,752 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 40.5% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($8,930 vs. $12,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 10.2% larger than aid received Kettering University ($27,218 vs. $24,697)
Florida Tech vs. Kettering University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Kettering University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering University or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 10 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Kettering University (27)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Kettering University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Kettering University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Kettering 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 Kettering University and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Kettering University is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $62,600)
- Kettering University students graduate with a $781 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,399 vs. $27,180)
- Kettering University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($272 vs. $281)
- More Kettering University 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/