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Overview |
Catholic University of America | FIT | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 8,125 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | fitnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | FIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $5,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $15,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $27,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $20,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $8,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 54% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | FIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 4,669 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 2,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | FIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | FIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $201 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | FIT | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | FIT | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | FIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. FIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or FIT?
- Catholic University of America is 902.6% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.2% higher at Catholic University of America than Fashion Institute of Technology ($53,040.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Catholic University of America ($20,900 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catholic University of America are 62% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($16,670 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Fashion Institute of Technology (98% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 317.1% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($34,449 vs. $8,260)
Catholic University of America vs. FIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or FIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIT or Catholic University of America .
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than FIT (52.8%)
Catholic University of America vs. FIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $7,000 more per year than FIT graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $51,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,106)
- FIT graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($201 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/