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LIM PennWest California Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute LHU PennWest Edinboro Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania FIDM LA| Fashion Institute of Technology | PennWest Clarion | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 0% |
Admission |
FIT | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
FIT | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FIT | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 5% | ||
Campus |
FIT | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 3,922 students)
FIT vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or PennWest Clarion?
- PennWest Clarion is 45.9% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at FIT than PennWest Clarion ($15,870.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 108.8% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($12,930 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fashion Institute of Technology than PennWest Clarion (54% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($8,260 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or FIT .
FIT vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $12,400 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $39,200)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/