- Both Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) and Nova Southeastern University are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Florida Tech has more expensive tuition of $44,360 than Nova Southeastern University ($37,080).
- Nova Southeastern University has tighter acceptance rate of 58.17% than Florida Tech (63.46%).
- Florida Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Nova Southeastern University (1,170).
- Nova Southeastern University is larger with 20,948 students than Florida Tech (8,315 students).
Florida Institute of Technology View More Rivals | Nova Southeastern University View More Rivals | |
| #112 in National Universities #8 in Florida | Rankings | #266 in National Universities #29 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Melbourne, FL | Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
Florida Tech| Known as | | |
| 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 (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $44,360 | Undergraduate | $37,080 |
| $23,280 | Graduate | $24,140 |
| $24,751 | Financial Aid | $21,349 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 63.46% | Acceptance Rate | 58.17% |
| 12.77% | Yield | 21.81% |
| 1,210 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,315 | Total Students | 20,948 |
| 3,364 | Undergraduate | 6,971 |
| 4,951 | Graduate | 13,977 |
| 3,278 | Online Enrollment | 5,437 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 29% | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $61,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,600 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,031) $7,638 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,740) $11,268 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 272 Full-time 177 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 832 Full-time 931 Part-time |
| 854 Full-time 209 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,542 Full-time 1,014 Part-time |
| $89,385 for Faculties $53,050 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,561 for Faculties $61,248 Part-time |