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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 | Bethany College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Bethany College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $319 |
Diversity |
FIT | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
FIT | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 68% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 623 students)
FIT vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 480.7% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.6% higher at Bethany College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($30,720.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than FIT ($17,605 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 126.9% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($11,900 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 263.3% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($30,005 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or FIT .
- Bethany College has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Bethany 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 Bethany College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $7,600 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,000)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $11,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $30,884)
- FIT graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($201 vs. $319)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/