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LIM AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College| Alabama State University | Fashion Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | FIT | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 8,125 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | fitnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | FIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $5,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $15,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $20,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 54% |
Admission |
Alabama State | FIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 4,669 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | FIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | FIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $201 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | FIT | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | FIT | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | FIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. FIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or FIT?
- Alabama State University is 57.4% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Alabama State than Fashion Institute of Technology ($16,656.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than FIT ($13,176 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 346.3% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($6,050 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Fashion Institute of Technology (97% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 21.4% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,029 vs. $8,260)
Alabama State vs. FIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or FIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIT or Alabama State .
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than FIT (52.8%)
Alabama State vs. FIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or FIT? 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 FIT and Alabama State.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $22,100 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $29,500)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $12,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $32,091)
- FIT graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($201 vs. $331)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/