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LIM Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU Virginia Tech VCU Mason University of Lynchburg Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID| Fashion Institute of Technology | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | RU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 96% |
Admission |
FIT | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $237 |
Diversity |
FIT | RU | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
FIT | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 11% | ||
Campus |
FIT | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 7,718 students)
FIT vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or RU?
- Radford University is 54.2% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at RU than Fashion Institute of Technology ($20,246.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than FIT ($17,105 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 155.5% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,567 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Fashion Institute of Technology (96% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,733 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or FIT .
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or RU? 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 RU and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $4,200 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $47,400)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT 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/