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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 | Jamestown Business College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Jamestown Business College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Jamestown, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 287 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | jamestownbusinesscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Jamestown Business College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $12,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $5,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $6,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $11,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
FIT | Jamestown Business College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 135 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 118 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 81.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| 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 | Jamestown Business College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 47:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Jamestown Business College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $25,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $13,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $142 |
Diversity |
FIT | Jamestown Business College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
FIT | Jamestown Business College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Jamestown Business College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Jamestown Business College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 287 students)
FIT vs. Jamestown Business College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Jamestown Business College?
- Jamestown Business College is 126.8% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($12,000.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at FIT than Jamestown Business College ($15,870.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jamestown Business College than FIT ($6,572 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown Business College are 373.7% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($5,700 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown Business College than Fashion Institute of Technology (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jamestown Business College students is 42.6% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($11,781 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Jamestown Business College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Jamestown Business College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jamestown Business College or FIT .
- Jamestown Business College has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Jamestown Business College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Jamestown Business 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 Jamestown Business College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $25,800 more per year than Jamestown Business College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $25,800)
- Jamestown Business College students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($13,750 vs. $19,500)
- Jamestown Business College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($142 vs. $201)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jamestown Business College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/