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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 | Goddard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Goddard College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 67% |
Admission |
FIT | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $214 |
Diversity |
FIT | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
FIT | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 100% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Goddard 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 320 students)
FIT vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Goddard College?
- Goddard College is 244.3% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($18,212.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Goddard College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($18,212.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than FIT ($17,931 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 1,185.7% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($2,100 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goddard College than Fashion Institute of Technology (67% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goddard College students is 21.1% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,002 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or FIT .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Goddard 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 Goddard College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $17,100 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $34,500)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Goddard College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,750)
- FIT graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Goddard College graduates. ($201 vs. $214)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/