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LIM Rosemont College Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute Albright College Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State Greater Allegheny FIDM LA SCAD| Fashion Institute of Technology | Alvernia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| 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 | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
FIT | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 25% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Alvernia University | ||
| 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
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 2,484 students)
FIT vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 639.1% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.4% higher at Alvernia University than Fashion Institute of Technology ($39,100.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Alvernia University ($20,900 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 92.4% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($14,030 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 211.8% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($25,757 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or FIT .
- Alvernia University has a higher acceptance rate (59%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $6,800 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,800)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/