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Overview |
FIT | D&E College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,108 | 683 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $30,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $30,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,623 | $10,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,649 | $19,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,940 | $24,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,326 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 2,492 | 541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.6% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53% | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
FIT | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $245 |
Diversity |
FIT | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 19% |
Students |
FIT | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
FIT | D&E College | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (8,108 students vs. 683 students)
FIT vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 473.9% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($30,360.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at D&E College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($30,360.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than D&E College ($19,649 vs. $19,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 136.2% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,425 vs. $24,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 210.2% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($24,629 vs. $7,940)
FIT vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or FIT .
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (58.2%) than FIT (57.6%)
FIT vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or D&E College? 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 D&E College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $14,100 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $37,500)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,212 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,712)
- FIT graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($201 vs. $245)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/