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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 | Keystone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Keystone College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,108 | 1,051 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $15,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $15,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,623 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,649 | $21,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,940 | $10,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,326 | 1,789 | ||
| Admitted | 2,492 | 1,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.6% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 910/1130 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
FIT | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
FIT | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
FIT | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 38% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Keystone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Keystone College based on total student enrollment (8,108 students vs. 1,051 students)
FIT vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Keystone College?
- Keystone College is 190.2% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($15,350.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at FIT than Keystone College ($15,870.00 vs. $15,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Keystone College ($19,649 vs. $21,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 98.6% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($12,400 vs. $24,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keystone College than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keystone College students is 29.5% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,281 vs. $7,940)
FIT vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or FIT .
- Keystone College has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than FIT (57.6%)
FIT vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Keystone 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 Keystone College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $18,200 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $33,400)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Keystone College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Keystone College graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keystone College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/