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Overview |
Florida Tech | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | St. Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 4,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | usf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $4,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $15,121 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $11,836 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Florida Tech | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $19,147 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $197 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 33% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Tech | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
| 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 University of South Florida St. Petersburg based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 4,727 students)
Florida Tech vs. University of South Florida St. Petersburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or University of South Florida St. Petersburg?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 916.9% more expensive to attend than University of South Florida St. Petersburg for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $4,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.9% higher at Florida Tech than University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus ($42,770.00 vs. $15,121.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus are 6% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($11,836 vs. $12,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus ($27,218 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or University of South Florida St. Petersburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Florida St. Petersburg or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 95 points higher than at University of South Florida St. Petersburg (1099)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of South Florida St. Petersburg (24)
Florida Tech vs. University of South Florida St. Petersburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or University of South Florida St. Petersburg? 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 University of South Florida St. Petersburg and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Florida Tech is higher than University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus (56% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $16,100 more per year than University of South Florida St. Petersburg graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $46,500)
- University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus students graduate with a $8,033 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($19,147 vs. $27,180)
- University of South Florida St. Petersburg graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($197 vs. $281)
- More University of South Florida St. Petersburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/