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LIM WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Kent State University at Trumbull Methodist The New School NYSID Marist College NSU Pratt Institute NCAT| Fashion Institute of Technology | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 89% |
Admission |
FIT | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $229 |
Diversity |
FIT | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
FIT | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 6,787 students)
FIT vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Fayetteville State University?
- Fashion Institute of Technology is 429% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($5,290.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.4% higher at FIT than Fayetteville State University ($15,870.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than FIT ($6,355 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 186% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,440 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than Fashion Institute of Technology (89% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,050 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or FIT .
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Fayetteville State University? 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 Fayetteville State University and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $19,100 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $32,500)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,661 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,161)
- FIT graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($201 vs. $229)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/