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Overview |
FIT | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
FIT | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 50% |
Admission |
FIT | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $191 |
Diversity |
FIT | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
FIT | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 2% | ||
Campus |
FIT | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,775 students)
FIT vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 474.8% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.6% higher at LGCNHS than Fashion Institute of Technology ($30,408.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than LGCNHS ($20,900 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 145.5% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fashion Institute of Technology than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (54% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 34.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($8,260 vs. $6,133)
FIT vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or FIT .
- FIT has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
FIT vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $300 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($18,500 vs. $19,500)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($191 vs. $201)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/