- Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) is a private school while Florida International University (FIU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Florida Tech has more expensive tuition of $44,360 than FIU ($18,963).
- FIU has tighter acceptance rate of 54.07% than Florida Tech (63.46%).
- Florida Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than FIU (1,150).
- FIU is larger with 55,609 students than Florida Tech (8,315 students).
Florida Institute of Technology View More Rivals | Florida International University View More Rivals | |
| #112 in National Universities #8 in Florida | Rankings | #186 in National Universities #14 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Melbourne, FL | Location | Miami, FL |
Florida Tech| Known as | FIU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $44,360 | Undergraduate | $6,565 Florida residents $18,963 out-of-state |
| $23,280 | Graduate | $11,334 Florida residents $24,439 out-of-state |
| $24,751 | Financial Aid | $6,634 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 63.46% | Acceptance Rate | 54.07% |
| 12.77% | Yield | 40.58% |
| 1,210 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,315 | Total Students | 55,609 |
| 3,364 | Undergraduate | 45,688 |
| 4,951 | Graduate | 9,921 |
| 3,278 | Online Enrollment | 14,804 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $61,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,031) $7,638 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,403) $7,764 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| 272 Full-time 177 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,401 Full-time 967 Part-time |
| 854 Full-time 209 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,547 Full-time 1,027 Part-time |
| $89,385 for Faculties $53,050 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,273 for Faculties $66,515 Part-time |