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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute FIDM LA SCAD Southeastern Oklahoma State University Queens College Ithaca College UCO-Central| Fashion Institute of Technology | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | ECU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 89% |
Admission |
FIT | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | |||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $174 |
Diversity |
FIT | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FIT | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 11% | ||
Campus |
FIT | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 3,376 students)
FIT vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or ECU?
- East Central University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at FIT than East Central University ($15,870.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than FIT ($10,221 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 248.3% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($7,752 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Fashion Institute of Technology (89% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,853 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or FIT .
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or ECU? 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 ECU and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $11,300 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $2,622 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($16,878 vs. $19,500)
- ECU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($174 vs. $201)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/