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LIM University at Albany- SUNY Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute TU Cleveland State FIDM LA SCAD Kent State| Fashion Institute of Technology | Penn State Beaver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 522 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $18,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $9,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 87% |
Admission |
FIT | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 1,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 1,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
FIT | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $277 |
Diversity |
FIT | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
FIT | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 34% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 522 students)
FIT vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Penn State Beaver?
- Penn State Beaver is 161.3% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Penn State Beaver than Fashion Institute of Technology ($23,086.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than FIT ($18,113 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 120.3% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($12,254 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Beaver than Fashion Institute of Technology (87% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Beaver students is 12.3% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,274 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or FIT .
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Penn State Beaver? 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 Penn State Beaver and FIT.
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $3,700 more per year than FIT graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,818)
- FIT graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/