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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute FIDM LA SCAD Queens College Ithaca College SUNY College at Oneonta RISD| Fashion Institute of Technology | Alderson Broaddus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | |||
| 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 | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
FIT | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 62% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| 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 Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 767 students)
FIT vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 489.8% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.6% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($31,200.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than FIT ($19,499 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 165.5% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,170 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 198.5% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($24,656 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or FIT .
- Alderson Broaddus College has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Alderson Broaddus 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 Alderson Broaddus College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $5,700 more per year than Alderson Broaddus College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $45,900)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alderson Broaddus College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/