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Overview |
FIT | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $266 |
Diversity |
FIT | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
FIT | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 57% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Ithaca 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 5,054 students)
FIT vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 809.8% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.3% higher at Ithaca College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($48,126.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Ithaca College ($20,900 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 69.4% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($15,934 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 259.3% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($29,677 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or FIT .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and FIT.
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $4,500 more per year than FIT graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,750)
- FIT graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($201 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/