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Overview |
ATU | FIT | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 8,125 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | fitnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | FIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $5,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $15,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $27,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $20,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $8,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 54% |
Admission |
ATU | FIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 4,669 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 2,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ATU | FIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | FIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $201 |
Diversity |
ATU | FIT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | FIT | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 42% | ||
Campus |
ATU | FIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 8,125 students)
ATU vs. FIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or FIT?
- Arkansas Tech University is 10% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at FIT than Arkansas Tech University ($15,870.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than FIT ($12,016 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 194.9% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,157 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Fashion Institute of Technology (93% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,440 vs. $8,260)
ATU vs. FIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or FIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIT or ATU .
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than FIT (52.8%)
ATU vs. FIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or FIT? 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 FIT and ATU.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $14,500 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($17,750 vs. $19,500)
- ATU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($183 vs. $201)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/