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Overview |
FIT | WSSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 86% |
Admission |
FIT | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $265 |
Diversity |
FIT | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FIT | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 16% | ||
Campus |
FIT | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 5,004 students)
FIT vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or WSSU?
- Fashion Institute of Technology is 55.5% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($5,290.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at FIT than Winston Salem State University ($15,870.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than FIT ($14,097 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 140.6% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($11,220 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than Fashion Institute of Technology (86% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winston Salem State University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,350 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or FIT .
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or WSSU? 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 WSSU and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $15,900 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $35,700)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,163 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,663)
- FIT graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($201 vs. $265)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/