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Overview |
FIT | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 95% |
Admission |
FIT | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $227 |
Diversity |
FIT | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
FIT | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 63% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 2,854 students)
FIT vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 1,067.5% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289.2% higher at Gettysburg College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($61,760.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Gettysburg College ($20,900 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 80.8% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($14,930 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Fashion Institute of Technology (95% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 423.5% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($43,239 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or FIT .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and FIT.
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $9,300 more per year than FIT graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $51,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/