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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 | Seattle Community College South Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Seattle South | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 4,901 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | southseattle.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Seattle South | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $4,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $10,383 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $9,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $7,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 58% |
Admission |
FIT | Seattle South | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Sep 13, 2023 |
Academics |
FIT | Seattle South | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 32:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Seattle South | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | N/A |
Diversity |
FIT | Seattle South | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 74% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
FIT | Seattle South | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 1% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Seattle South | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Seattle South based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 4,901 students)
FIT vs. Seattle South Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Seattle South?
- Fashion Institute of Technology is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Seattle South for in-state tuition ($5,290.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.8% higher at FIT than Seattle Community College South Campus ($15,870.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Community College South Campus than FIT ($9,594 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Community College South Campus are 160% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,383 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Community College South Campus than Fashion Institute of Technology (58% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 11.3% larger than aid received Seattle Community College South Campus ($8,260 vs. $7,422)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Seattle South? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle South or FIT .
FIT vs. Seattle South Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Seattle South? 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 Seattle South and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $11,900 more per year than Seattle South graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $39,700)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/