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Overview |
FIT | W&J | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FIT | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 28% | ||
Campus |
FIT | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,151 students)
FIT vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 837.8% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.6% higher at W&J than Fashion Institute of Technology ($49,612.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than W&J ($20,900 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 99.6% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($13,524 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 371.7% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($38,963 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or FIT .
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or W&J? 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 W&J and FIT.
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $5,300 more per year than FIT graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $51,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/