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Overview |
Florida Tech | Union College | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 33% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 2,107 students)
Florida Tech vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Union College?
- Union College is 48.7% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Union College than Florida Institute of Technology ($63,603.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than Union College ($30,752 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 25.7% lower than costs at Union College ($12,546 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than Union College (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 37.9% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($37,530 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Florida Tech .
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Union College (46.5%)
Florida Tech vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Union 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 Union College and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (86% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $11,600 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $62,600)
- Union College students graduate with a $180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,180)
- Union College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/