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LIM Seattle Central Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute FIDM LA SCAD Shoreline Community College Queens College Edmonds Community College| Fashion Institute of Technology | Bellevue College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,108 | 11,472 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | bellevuecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $9,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,623 | $19,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,649 | $11,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,940 | $7,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 28% |
Admission |
FIT | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,326 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,492 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 53% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Sep 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $11,333 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $117 |
Diversity |
FIT | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
FIT | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 4% | ||
Campus |
FIT | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellevue College is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (11,472 students vs. 8,108 students)
FIT vs. BC- Bellevue College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or BC- Bellevue College?
- Fashion Institute of Technology is 29.8% more expensive to attend than BC- Bellevue College for in-state tuition ($5,290.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at FIT than Bellevue College ($15,870.00 vs. $9,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellevue College than FIT ($11,926 vs. $19,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellevue College are 26.8% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($19,422 vs. $24,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fashion Institute of Technology than Bellevue College (46% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 8.1% larger than aid received Bellevue College ($7,940 vs. $7,345)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or BC- Bellevue College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC- Bellevue College or FIT .
FIT vs. BC- Bellevue College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or BC- Bellevue 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 BC- Bellevue College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $3,100 more per year than BC- Bellevue College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $48,500)
- Bellevue College students graduate with a $8,167 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($11,333 vs. $19,500)
- BC- Bellevue College graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($117 vs. $201)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC- Bellevue College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/