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Overview |
FIT | PennWest California | ||
| Location | New York, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 0% |
Admission |
FIT | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
FIT | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FIT | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
FIT | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 6,509 students)
FIT vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 45.9% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at FIT than PennWest California ($15,870.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 159.2% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,416 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fashion Institute of Technology than PennWest California (54% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($8,260 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or FIT .
FIT vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $9,100 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,500)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/