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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 | Clarks Summit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | BBC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 552 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $182 |
Diversity |
FIT | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
FIT | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 57% | ||
Campus |
FIT | BBC | ||
| 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 552 students)
FIT vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or BBC?
- Clarks Summit University is 461.4% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.1% higher at BBC than Fashion Institute of Technology ($29,700.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than FIT ($16,176 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 269.9% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($7,300 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 139.5% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($19,782 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or FIT .
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (65.2%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or BBC? 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 BBC and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $17,800 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $1,812 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($17,688 vs. $19,500)
- BBC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($182 vs. $201)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/