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Overview |
Florida Tech | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $211 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Lipscomb | ||
| 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 Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 4,704 students)
Florida Tech vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Lipscomb?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Florida Tech than Lipscomb University ($42,770.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Florida Tech ($27,937 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 11.9% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($12,546 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 11.5% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($27,218 vs. $24,404)
Florida Tech vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 18 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $15,700 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,180)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($211 vs. $281)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/