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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute Eastern University FIDM LA SCAD Liberty University Queens College Ithaca College| Fashion Institute of Technology | Cairn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Cairn | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 96% |
Admission |
FIT | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| 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 | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 36% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Cairn | ||
| 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 Cairn based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,031 students)
FIT vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Cairn?
- Cairn University is 490.8% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($31,255.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.9% higher at Cairn than Fashion Institute of Technology ($31,255.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Cairn ($20,900 vs. $25,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 129.5% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($11,764 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cairn University than Fashion Institute of Technology (96% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cairn University students is 122.5% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($18,376 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or FIT .
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (81%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Cairn? 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 Cairn and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $14,600 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $37,000)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cairn students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/