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Overview |
FIT | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
FIT | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1270 | |||
| 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 | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
FIT | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 81% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 4,397 students)
FIT vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 668.1% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156% higher at Roger Williams University than Fashion Institute of Technology ($40,632.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Roger Williams University ($20,900 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roger Williams University are 65.7% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($16,294 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Fashion Institute of Technology (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 149.5% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($20,611 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or FIT .
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University and FIT.
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $1,400 more per year than FIT graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $51,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/