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Overview |
Florida Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,770 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,770 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,546 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,752 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,218 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,941 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 8,974 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/29 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $268 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Florida Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 8,315 students)
Florida Tech vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at University of St Thomas than Florida Institute of Technology ($48,930.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Florida Tech ($30,137 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 0.3% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($12,546 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than University of St Thomas (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 18.6% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($32,284 vs. $27,218)
Florida Tech vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 8 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of St Thomas (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
Florida Tech vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (74% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $600 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $62,000)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,180)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($268 vs. $281)
- More University of St Thomas 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/