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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Florida Westmont College Biola University UCF USD Florida State Pepperdine San Diego State USF Main Campus FIU Azusa Pacific University| Point Loma Nazarene University | Florida Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Florida Tech | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Melbourne, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #366 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | fit.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Florida Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $42,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $42,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $12,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $30,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $27,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
PLNU | Florida Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 13,941 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 8,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PLNU | Florida Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Florida Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,180 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $281 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Florida Tech | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
PLNU | Florida Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 53% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Florida Tech | ||
| 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. Florida Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Florida Tech?
- Florida Institute of Technology is 5.9% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($42,770.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Florida Tech than Point Loma Nazarene University ($42,770.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than PLNU ($30,752 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 6.3% lower than costs at Florida Institute of Technology ($11,800 vs. $12,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Florida Institute of Technology (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Institute of Technology students is 40.1% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($27,218 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Florida Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Florida Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Tech or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 46 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
PLNU vs. Florida Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or Florida Tech? 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 Florida Tech and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (72% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Florida Institute of Technology earn on average $9,100 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,180)
- PLNU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($258 vs. $281)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/