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Overview |
FIT | Siena College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 98% |
Admission |
FIT | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
FIT | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 20% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Siena College | ||
| 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 Siena College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 3,648 students)
FIT vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Siena College?
- Siena College is 674% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158% higher at Siena College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($40,945.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Siena College ($20,900 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 62.6% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($16,610 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Fashion Institute of Technology (98% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 262.6% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($29,952 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or FIT .
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Siena College? 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 Siena College and FIT.
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $8,200 more per year than FIT graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/