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Overview |
FIT | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,108 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,623 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,649 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,940 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 94% |
Admission |
FIT | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,326 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 2,492 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.6% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
FIT | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $217 |
Diversity |
FIT | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FIT | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 61% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (8,108 students vs. 2,217 students)
FIT vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 1,089% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 296.3% higher at Dickinson College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($62,900.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Dickinson College ($19,649 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 49.2% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($16,500 vs. $24,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Fashion Institute of Technology (94% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 406.4% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($40,209 vs. $7,940)
FIT vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or FIT .
- FIT has a higher acceptance rate (57.6%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
FIT vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and FIT.
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $10,400 more per year than FIT graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $51,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($201 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/