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Overview |
Florida Tech | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Melbourne, FL | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,516 | 3,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fit.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Tech | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,420 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,420 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,364 | $31,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,953 | $27,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Tech | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,205 | 6,534 | ||
| Admitted | 9,507 | 5,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 1130/1310 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Tech | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,180 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Tech | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Florida Tech | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Florida Tech | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Institute of Technology is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (8,516 students vs. 3,574 students)
Florida Tech vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Tech or Western New England University?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($43,420.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Florida Tech than Western New England University ($43,420.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Florida Tech ($31,548 vs. $36,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 3.9% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,340 vs. $14,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology as Western New England University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 14.2% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($27,351 vs. $23,953)
Florida Tech vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Tech or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Florida Tech .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 114 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Florida Tech (62.5%)
Florida Tech vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Tech or Western New England 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 Western New England University and Florida Tech.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $2,800 more per year than Western New England University graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $59,800)
- Western New England University students graduate with a $180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,180)
- Western New England University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/