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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute FIDM LA SCAD Queens College Ithaca College SUNY College at Oneonta RISD| Fashion Institute of Technology | Midland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Midland College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Midland, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 5,404 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | midland.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Midland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $2,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $4,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $5,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $6,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $4,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 74% |
Admission |
FIT | Midland 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 | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | Midland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Midland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $56 |
Diversity |
FIT | Midland College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FIT | Midland College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 2% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Midland College | ||
| 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 Midland College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 5,404 students)
FIT vs. Midland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Midland College?
- Fashion Institute of Technology is 41.1% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($5,290.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.7% higher at FIT than Midland College ($15,870.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than FIT ($6,906 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 365.5% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($5,800 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland College than Fashion Institute of Technology (74% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 67.4% larger than aid received Midland College ($8,260 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Midland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midland College or FIT .
FIT vs. Midland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Midland 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 Midland College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $7,600 more per year than Midland College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($5,500 vs. $19,500)
- Midland College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($56 vs. $201)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midland College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/