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Overview |
Florida Tech | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1200/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $273 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Muhlenberg College | ||
| 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 Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 1,959 students)
Florida Tech vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 33.9% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than Florida Institute of Technology ($57,270.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Muhlenberg College ($30,752 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 7.1% lower than costs at Muhlenberg College ($12,546 vs. $13,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology as Muhlenberg College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 41.1% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($38,412 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Florida Tech .
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg College and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (86% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $62,600)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $690 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,490 vs. $27,180)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($273 vs. $281)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/