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LIM EWU Kent State University at Trumbull UO The New School NYSID Marist College EOU OSU Pratt Institute Portland State University George Fox University| Fashion Institute of Technology | Western Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 87% |
Admission |
FIT | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 985/1220 | |||
| 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 | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $253 |
Diversity |
FIT | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
FIT | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 23% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Western Oregon State College | ||
| 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 Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 3,751 students)
FIT vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 65% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at Western Oregon State College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($28,710.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than FIT ($16,754 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 147.2% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,923 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Fashion Institute of Technology (87% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 19.6% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($8,260 vs. $6,907)
FIT vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or FIT .
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Western Oregon State 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 Western Oregon State College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $10,200 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $41,400)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $5,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,502)
- FIT graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($201 vs. $253)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/