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Overview |
FIT | Union College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 93% |
Admission |
FIT | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 63% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 2,107 students)
FIT vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Union College?
- Union College is 1,102.3% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 300.8% higher at Union College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($63,603.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Union College ($20,900 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 71.2% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($15,768 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Fashion Institute of Technology (93% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 354.4% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($37,530 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or FIT .
- FIT has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Union College (46.5%)
FIT vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Union 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 Union College and FIT.
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $22,600 more per year than FIT graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $51,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/