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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 | Excelsior University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Excelsior University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 15,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | excelsior.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Excelsior University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 0% |
Admission |
FIT | Excelsior University | ||
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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 |
Academics |
FIT | Excelsior University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Excelsior University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $10,870 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $112 |
Diversity |
FIT | Excelsior University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FIT | Excelsior University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 63% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Excelsior University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Excelsior University is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (15,833 students vs. 8,125 students)
FIT vs. Excelsior University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Excelsior University?
- Fashion Institute of Technology is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($5,290.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at FIT than Excelsior University ($15,870.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fashion Institute of Technology than Excelsior University (54% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($8,260 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Excelsior University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Excelsior University or FIT .
FIT vs. Excelsior University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Excelsior 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 Excelsior University and FIT.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $8,630 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($10,870 vs. $19,500)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($112 vs. $201)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Excelsior University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/