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Overview |
FIT | Hartwick College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Oneonta, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | hartwick.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Hartwick College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $50,254 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $50,254 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $14,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $22,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $41,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | Hartwick College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 3,553 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 2,122 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 10/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
FIT | Hartwick College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Hartwick College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | Hartwick College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
FIT | Hartwick College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 24% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Hartwick 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 Hartwick College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,103 students)
FIT vs. Hartwick College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Hartwick College?
- Hartwick College is 850% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.7% higher at Hartwick College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($50,254.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Hartwick College ($20,900 vs. $22,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hartwick College are 92.5% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($14,028 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 405% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($41,717 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Hartwick College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Hartwick College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hartwick College or FIT .
- Hartwick College has a higher acceptance rate (59.7%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Hartwick College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Hartwick 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 Hartwick College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $6,500 more per year than Hartwick College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $45,100)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hartwick College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Hartwick College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/