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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull UW-Platteville The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute FIDM LA SCAD Southwest Tech Queens College UWM| Fashion Institute of Technology | Madison Area Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Madison College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 38% |
Admission |
FIT | Madison College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
FIT | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $134 |
Diversity |
FIT | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
FIT | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 3% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Madison College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (12,982 students vs. 8,125 students)
FIT vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Madison College?
- Fashion Institute of Technology is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($5,290.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.8% higher at FIT than Madison Area Technical College ($15,870.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than FIT ($11,588 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Madison Area Technical College are 79.9% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($15,008 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fashion Institute of Technology than Madison Area Technical College (54% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 56.2% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($8,260 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or FIT .
FIT vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Madison 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 Madison College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $13,900 more per year than Madison College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $37,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($13,000 vs. $19,500)
- Madison College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($134 vs. $201)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madison College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/