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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute FIDM LA SCAD Queens College Ithaca College SUNY College at Oneonta RISD| Fashion Institute of Technology | Five Towns College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Five Towns College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Dix Hills, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 546 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | ftc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Five Towns College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $25,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $25,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $18,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $17,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 98% |
Admission |
FIT | Five Towns College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 362 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 211 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 58.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | Five Towns College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Five Towns College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | Five Towns College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
FIT | Five Towns College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 10% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Five Towns 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 Five Towns College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 546 students)
FIT vs. Five Towns College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Five Towns College?
- Five Towns College is 389.6% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($25,900.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at Five Towns College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($25,900.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Five Towns College than FIT ($18,765 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Five Towns College are 97.1% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($13,700 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Five Towns College than Fashion Institute of Technology (98% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Five Towns College students is 115.4% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($17,794 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Five Towns College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Five Towns College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Five Towns College or FIT .
- Five Towns College has a higher acceptance rate (58.3%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Five Towns College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Five Towns 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 Five Towns College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $12,500 more per year than Five Towns College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $39,100)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Five Towns College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Five Towns College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Five Towns College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/