- Both Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) and Ave Maria University (AMU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Florida Tech has more expensive tuition of $44,360 than AMU ($28,222).
- AMU has tighter acceptance rate of 42.12% than Florida Tech (63.46%).
- Florida Tech is larger with 8,315 students than AMU (1,310 students).
Florida Institute of Technology View More Rivals | Ave Maria University View More Rivals | |
| #112 in National Universities #8 in Florida | Rankings | #172 in Liberal Arts Colleges #21 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Melbourne, FL | Location | Ave Maria, FL |
Florida Tech| Known as | AMU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $44,360 | Undergraduate | $28,222 |
| $23,280 | Graduate | $10,018 |
| $24,751 | Financial Aid | $20,932 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | |
| 63.46% | Acceptance Rate | 42.12% |
| 12.77% | Yield | 26.60% |
| 1,210 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,315 | Total Students | 1,310 |
| 3,364 | Undergraduate | 1,247 |
| 4,951 | Graduate | 63 |
| 3,278 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 75% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $61,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $33,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,031) $7,638 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,178) $7,562 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,840 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 272 Full-time 177 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 61 Full-time 36 Part-time |
| 854 Full-time 209 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 179 Full-time 47 Part-time |
| $89,385 for Faculties $53,050 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,389 for Faculties $54,912 Part-time |