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Overview |
FIT | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 96% |
Admission |
FIT | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $320 |
Diversity |
FIT | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FIT | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 29% | ||
Campus |
FIT | North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 7,553 students)
FIT vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or North Carolina Central University?
- Fashion Institute of Technology is 41.9% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($5,290.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at North Carolina Central University than Fashion Institute of Technology ($16,764.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than FIT ($13,708 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 127.6% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($11,864 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Fashion Institute of Technology (96% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 95.7% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($16,168 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or FIT .
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $16,400 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $35,200)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $31,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($201 vs. $320)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/