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LIM UVU Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Utah Utah State University Pratt Institute Southern Utah University WSU FIDM LA| Fashion Institute of Technology | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | DSC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 96% |
Admission |
FIT | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $171 |
Diversity |
FIT | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
FIT | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 29% | ||
Campus |
FIT | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 8,125 students)
FIT vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or DSC?
- Fashion Institute of Technology is 0.5% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($5,290.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at DSC than Fashion Institute of Technology ($16,836.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dixie State College of Utah than FIT ($14,589 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 265.7% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($7,384 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than Fashion Institute of Technology (96% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 18.9% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($8,260 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or FIT .
FIT vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or DSC? 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 DSC and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $12,000 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $39,600)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($16,625 vs. $19,500)
- DSC graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($171 vs. $201)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/