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Overview |
Florida Tech | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1075/1330 | ||
| 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 | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Luther- Norse | ||
| 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 Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 1,610 students)
Florida Tech vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Luther- Norse than Florida Institute of Technology ($47,510.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Florida Tech ($25,734 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 17.6% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($10,670 vs. $12,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 30.2% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($35,441 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 15 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $12,600 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $50,000)
- Luther College students graduate with a $180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,180)
- Luther- Norse graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Luther- Norse 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/