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LIM Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College VSU Pratt Institute| Fashion Institute of Technology | Elizabeth City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | ECSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 92% |
Admission |
FIT | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $270 |
Diversity |
FIT | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
FIT | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 32% | ||
Campus |
FIT | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 2,149 students)
FIT vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or ECSU?
- Fashion Institute of Technology is 429% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($5,290.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.4% higher at FIT than Elizabeth City State University ($15,870.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than FIT ($4,120 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 209.4% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,727 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Fashion Institute of Technology (92% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is 7.5% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,877 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or FIT .
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or ECSU? 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 ECSU and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $20,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $30,700)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,625 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,125)
- FIT graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($201 vs. $270)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/