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Overview |
Florida Tech | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $268 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Simmons University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Simmons University based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 5,710 students)
Florida Tech vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Simmons University?
- Simmons University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Simmons University than Florida Institute of Technology ($43,060.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than Florida Tech ($24,423 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 30.5% lower than costs at Simmons University ($12,546 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 34.5% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($36,606 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 31 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Simmons University? 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 Simmons University and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $9,800 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $52,800)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,180)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($268 vs. $281)
- More Simmons University 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/