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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 | Brazosport College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | BC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 98% |
Admission |
FIT | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $54 |
Diversity |
FIT | BC | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FIT | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 1% | ||
Campus |
FIT | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 4,044 students)
FIT vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or BC?
- Fashion Institute of Technology is 101.2% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($5,290.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.6% higher at FIT than Brazosport College ($15,870.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than FIT ($4,718 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 210.3% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,700 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than Fashion Institute of Technology (98% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 105.5% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($8,260 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or FIT .
FIT vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or BC? 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 BC and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $12,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($5,250 vs. $19,500)
- BC graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($54 vs. $201)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/