- Both Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) and Florida Southern College (FSC) are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Florida Tech has more expensive tuition of $44,360 than FSC ($42,360).
- FSC has tighter acceptance rate of 51.46% than Florida Tech (63.46%).
- Florida Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than FSC (1,180).
- Florida Tech is larger with 8,315 students than FSC (3,281 students).
Florida Institute of Technology View More Rivals | Florida Southern College View More Rivals | |
| #112 in National Universities #8 in Florida | Rankings | #6 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Melbourne, FL | Location | Lakeland, FL |
Florida Tech| Known as | FSC | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $44,360 | Undergraduate | $42,360 |
| $23,280 | Graduate | $18,480 |
| $24,751 | Financial Aid | $27,865 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | |
| 63.46% | Acceptance Rate | 51.46% |
| 12.77% | Yield | 23.45% |
| 1,210 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,315 | Total Students | 3,281 |
| 3,364 | Undergraduate | 2,721 |
| 4,951 | Graduate | 560 |
| 3,278 | Online Enrollment | 187 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 75% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $61,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,400 |
| 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: 2,329) $7,348 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,900 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 | 157 Full-time 167 Part-time |
| 854 Full-time 209 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 519 Full-time 237 Part-time |
| $89,385 for Faculties $53,050 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,712 for Faculties $50,694 Part-time |