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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute Mason University of Phoenix-Philadelphia Campus Cedarville University FIDM LA SCAD Virginia Tech| Fashion Institute of Technology | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 85% |
Admission |
FIT | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $254 |
Diversity |
FIT | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
FIT | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 37% | ||
Campus |
FIT | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 2,315 students)
FIT vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 64.8% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at West Liberty University than Fashion Institute of Technology ($17,100.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than FIT ($13,788 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 169.5% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,020 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Fashion Institute of Technology (85% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 41.8% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,260 vs. $5,824)
FIT vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or FIT .
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $13,700 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $37,900)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,617)
- FIT graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($201 vs. $254)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/