- Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) is a private school while The University of West Florida is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Florida Tech has more expensive tuition of $44,360 than The University of West Florida ($19,241).
- The University of West Florida has tighter acceptance rate of 49.58% than Florida Tech (63.46%).
- Florida Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than The University of West Florida (1,140).
- The University of West Florida is larger with 13,521 students than Florida Tech (8,315 students).
Florida Institute of Technology View More Rivals | The University of West Florida View More Rivals | |
| #112 in National Universities #8 in Florida | Rankings | #192 in National Universities #15 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Melbourne, FL | Location | Pensacola, FL |
Florida Tech| Known as | University of West Florida | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $44,360 | Undergraduate | $6,360 Florida residents $19,241 out-of-state |
| $23,280 | Graduate | $9,062 Florida residents $24,894 out-of-state |
| $24,751 | Financial Aid | $8,401 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 63.46% | Acceptance Rate | 49.58% |
| 12.77% | Yield | 38.56% |
| 1,210 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,315 | Total Students | 13,521 |
| 3,364 | Undergraduate | 9,291 |
| 4,951 | Graduate | 4,230 |
| 3,278 | Online Enrollment | 5,915 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $61,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,400 |
| 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: 1,445) $5,900 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) $4,956 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 272 Full-time 177 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 339 Full-time 286 Part-time |
| 854 Full-time 209 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,291 Full-time 452 Part-time |
| $89,385 for Faculties $53,050 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,900 for Faculties $55,757 Part-time |