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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute FIDM LA SCAD Queens College Ithaca College SUNY College at Oneonta RISD| Fashion Institute of Technology | University of Valley Forge | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $25,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $15,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 370 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
FIT | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 58% | ||
Campus |
FIT | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than University of Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 583 students)
FIT vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or University of Valley Forge?
- University of Valley Forge is 323.4% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at University of Valley Forge than Fashion Institute of Technology ($22,400.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than University of Valley Forge ($20,900 vs. $25,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 144.3% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($11,050 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Valley Forge students is 90.3% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($15,715 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or FIT .
- University of Valley Forge has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or University of Valley Forge? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Valley Forge and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $17,900 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $33,700)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Valley Forge students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/