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Overview |
UOP | Florida Tech | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Melbourne, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | #366 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | fit.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | Florida Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $42,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $42,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $12,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $30,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $27,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
UOP | Florida Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 13,941 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 8,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UOP | Florida Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | Florida Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,180 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $281 |
Diversity |
UOP | Florida Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
UOP | Florida Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 53% | ||
Campus |
UOP | 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 UOP based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 6,277 students)
UOP vs. Florida Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or Florida Tech?
- University of the Pacific is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Florida Tech for in-state tuition ($52,918.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at UOP than Florida Institute of Technology ($52,918.00 vs. $42,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than Florida Tech ($28,164 vs. $30,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Institute of Technology are 14.9% lower than costs at University of the Pacific ($12,546 vs. $14,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Institute of Technology than University of the Pacific (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 40.8% larger than aid received Florida Institute of Technology ($38,322 vs. $27,218)
UOP vs. Florida Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or Florida Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Tech or UOP .
- The average SAT score at Florida Institute of Technology (1194) is 42 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming Florida Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman Florida Tech students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Florida Tech (64.4%)
UOP vs. Florida Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at UOP is higher than Florida Institute of Technology (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $18,800 more per year than Florida Tech graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $62,600)
- University of the Pacific students graduate with a $2,555 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Tech graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,180)
- UOP graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Tech graduates. ($254 vs. $281)
- More UOP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Tech students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/