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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 | Curtis Institute of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | curtis.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $20,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $9,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 9.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 82.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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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 | Dec 18, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 2:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | N/A |
Diversity |
FIT | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 58% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Curtis Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 151 students)
FIT vs. Curtis Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Curtis Institute of Music?
- Fashion Institute of Technology is ?% more expensive to attend than Curtis Institute of Music for in-state tuition ($5,290.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at FIT than Curtis Institute of Music ($15,870.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Curtis Institute of Music than FIT ($20,005 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Curtis Institute of Music are 42.1% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curtis Institute of Music than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curtis Institute of Music students is 19% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,831 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Curtis Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Curtis Institute of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curtis Institute of Music or FIT .
- FIT has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Curtis Institute of Music (9.7%)
FIT vs. Curtis Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Curtis Institute of Music? 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 Curtis Institute of Music and FIT.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/