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Overview |
Florida Tech | Providence | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1260/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Providence | ||
| 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 Providence based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 4,473 students)
Florida Tech vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Providence?
- Providence College is 33.2% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Providence than Florida Institute of Technology ($56,980.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Providence ($30,752 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 31.8% lower than costs at Providence College ($12,546 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than Providence College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 13.8% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($30,971 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Florida Tech .
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Providence (52.8%)
Florida Tech vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Providence? 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 Providence and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (85% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $62,600)
- Providence College students graduate with a $180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,180)
- Providence graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/