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LIM UW-Seattle Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute FIDM LA SCAD Western Washington University Saint Martin's University UWT| Fashion Institute of Technology | The Evergreen State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Evergreen | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| 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 | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $181 |
Diversity |
FIT | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
FIT | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 31% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Evergreen | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 2,105 students)
FIT vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Evergreen?
- The Evergreen State College is 43.6% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($7,596.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at Evergreen than Fashion Institute of Technology ($28,905.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Evergreen State College than FIT ($16,318 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Evergreen State College are 95.6% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($13,806 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is 26% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,411 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or FIT .
- Evergreen has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Evergreen? 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 Evergreen and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $14,600 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $1,905 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($17,595 vs. $19,500)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($181 vs. $201)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/