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Overview |
FIT | F&M | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 63% |
Admission |
FIT | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $227 |
Diversity |
FIT | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
FIT | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 53% | ||
Campus |
FIT | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,990 students)
FIT vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 1,141.1% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313.7% higher at F&M than Fashion Institute of Technology ($65,652.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than F&M ($20,900 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 79.5% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($15,040 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Fashion Institute of Technology (63% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 495.4% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($49,177 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or FIT .
- FIT has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than F&M (36.2%)
FIT vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or F&M? 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 F&M and FIT.
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $10,300 more per year than FIT graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/