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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute Messiah College FIDM LA SCAD Queens College Ithaca College SUNY College at Oneonta| Fashion Institute of Technology | Houghton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Houghton College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
FIT | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | |||
| 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 | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $263 |
Diversity |
FIT | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
FIT | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 34% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Houghton College | ||
| 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 Houghton College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 833 students)
FIT vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Houghton College?
- Houghton College is 200.6% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($15,900.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Houghton College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($15,900.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Houghton College ($20,900 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 161.2% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,336 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Fashion Institute of Technology (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houghton College students is 4% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,587 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or FIT .
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Houghton 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 Houghton College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $7,300 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,300)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,500)
- FIT graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($201 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/