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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF Florida USC UCF PLNU| University of San Diego | Florida Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Florida Tech | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Melbourne, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #366 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | fit.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Florida Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $42,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $42,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $12,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $30,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $27,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
USD | Florida Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 13,941 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 8,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Florida Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Florida Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,180 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $281 |
Diversity |
USD | Florida Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
USD | Florida Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 53% | ||
Campus |
USD | Florida Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Florida Tech based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 8,315 students)
USD vs. Florida Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Florida Tech?
- University of San Diego is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at USD than Florida Institute of Technology ($53,810.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Institute of Technology than USD ($30,752 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 35.6% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($12,546 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than University of San Diego (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 33.8% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($36,408 vs. $27,218)
USD vs. Florida Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Florida Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Tech or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 42 points higher than at Florida Tech (1194)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Florida Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Florida Tech (3.72)
- Florida Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Florida Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (75% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $7,600 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $62,600)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,276 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,180)
- USD graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($236 vs. $281)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/