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LIM East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill| Fashion Institute of Technology | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | LHU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 0% |
Admission |
FIT | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FIT | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 8% | ||
Campus |
FIT | LHU | ||
| 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 2,920 students)
FIT vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or LHU?
- Lock Haven University 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 8.9% higher at LHU than Fashion Institute of Technology ($17,290.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 160.9% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,350 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fashion Institute of Technology than Lock Haven University (54% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($8,260 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or FIT .
FIT vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or LHU? 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 LHU and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $9,500 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,100)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/