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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 | Chowan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Chowan University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 886 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | |||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $363 |
Diversity |
FIT | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
FIT | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 46% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Chowan 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 Chowan University based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 886 students)
FIT vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 389.2% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at Chowan University than Fashion Institute of Technology ($25,880.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than FIT ($17,334 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 179.8% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,650 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 149.2% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($20,580 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or FIT .
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Chowan 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 Chowan University and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $17,000 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $34,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $15,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $35,150)
- FIT graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($201 vs. $363)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/