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Overview |
Florida Tech | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $268 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 8,315 students)
Florida Tech vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Florida Institute of Technology ($49,800.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Florida Tech ($29,651 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 10.7% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($12,546 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Florida Institute of Technology (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 36% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($37,006 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 63 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Florida Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Saint Louis University-Main Campus is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $800 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $61,800)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,180)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($268 vs. $281)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/