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Overview |
FIT | Albright College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $289 |
Diversity |
FIT | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
FIT | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 36% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Albright 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 Albright College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,498 students)
FIT vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Albright College?
- Albright College is 410.8% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($27,020.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at Albright College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($27,020.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Albright College ($20,900 vs. $21,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 80.7% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($14,940 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albright College students is 159.3% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($21,420 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or FIT .
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Albright 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 Albright College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $2,100 more per year than Albright College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $49,500)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $28,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($201 vs. $289)
- More Albright College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/