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Overview |
FIT | La Salle University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | |||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
FIT | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 20% | ||
Campus |
FIT | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 4,049 students)
FIT vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 517% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.7% higher at La Salle University than Fashion Institute of Technology ($32,640.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than FIT ($17,552 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 85.6% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($14,550 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 251.4% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($29,025 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or FIT .
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or La Salle 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 La Salle University and FIT.
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $6,700 more per year than FIT graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $51,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/