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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 | Sterling College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Sterling College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Craftsbury Common, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 101 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | sterlingcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Sterling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $39,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $21,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $31,078 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | Sterling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 28 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 26 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 38.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | Sterling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Sterling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $17,035 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $176 |
Diversity |
FIT | Sterling College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
FIT | Sterling College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 78% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Sterling 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 Sterling College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 101 students)
FIT vs. Sterling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Sterling College?
- Sterling College is 637.2% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($39,000.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.7% higher at Sterling College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($39,000.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Sterling College ($20,900 vs. $21,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 159.6% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,400 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 276.2% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($31,078 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Sterling College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Sterling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sterling College or FIT .
- Sterling College has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Sterling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Sterling 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 Sterling College and FIT.
- Sterling College students graduate with a $2,465 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($17,035 vs. $19,500)
- Sterling College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($176 vs. $201)
- More Sterling College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/