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Overview |
FIT | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 93% |
Admission |
FIT | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 38% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 2,231 students)
FIT vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 929.1% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243% higher at Susquahanna than Fashion Institute of Technology ($54,440.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Susquahanna ($20,900 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 80.5% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($14,960 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Fashion Institute of Technology (93% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 395.3% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($40,914 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or FIT .
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and FIT.
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $5,400 more per year than FIT graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $51,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/