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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 | Philadelphia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Philadelphia University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 3,746 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | philau.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Philadelphia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $38,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $38,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $13,005 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $28,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $26,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
FIT | Philadelphia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | Philadelphia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Philadelphia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,451 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $283 |
Diversity |
FIT | Philadelphia University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
FIT | Philadelphia University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | - | ||
Campus |
FIT | Philadelphia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Philadelphia University based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 3,746 students)
FIT vs. Philadelphia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Philadelphia University?
- Philadelphia University is 621.4% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($38,160.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.5% higher at Philadelphia University than Fashion Institute of Technology ($38,160.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Philadelphia University ($20,900 vs. $28,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philadelphia University are 107.6% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($13,005 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philadelphia University than Fashion Institute of Technology (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philadelphia University students is 221.6% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($26,568 vs. $8,260)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Philadelphia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Philadelphia University or FIT .
FIT vs. Philadelphia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia University and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $200 more per year than Philadelphia University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $51,400)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,951 lower median federal student loan debt than Philadelphia University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,451)
- FIT graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Philadelphia University graduates. ($201 vs. $283)
- More Philadelphia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/