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Overview |
FIT | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
FIT | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 4% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 8,125 students)
FIT vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 45.9% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at FIT than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($15,870.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than FIT ($20,205 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 115.3% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($12,542 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 5.3% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,697 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or FIT .
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $9,400 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,200)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/