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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute Pitt FIDM LA Point Park University SCAD Penn State Erie-Behrend College Queens College| Fashion Institute of Technology | Carlow University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Carlow University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
FIT | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| 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 | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
FIT | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 11% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Carlow University | ||
| 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 Carlow University based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 2,104 students)
FIT vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 512.5% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.2% higher at Carlow University than Fashion Institute of Technology ($32,402.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than FIT ($17,437 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 107.5% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($13,014 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Fashion Institute of Technology (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 223.4% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($26,713 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or FIT .
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Carlow University? 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 Carlow University and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $9,700 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $41,900)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/