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Overview |
FIT | LIM | ||
| Location | New York, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | limcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | LIM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $29,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $29,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $18,625 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $39,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $11,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 97% |
Admission |
FIT | LIM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 1,137 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 | LIM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | LIM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
FIT | LIM | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 90% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
FIT | LIM | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 62% | ||
Campus |
FIT | LIM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than LIM based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,310 students)
FIT vs. LIM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or LIM?
- LIM College is 462.4% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($29,750.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at LIM than Fashion Institute of Technology ($29,750.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than LIM ($20,900 vs. $39,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LIM College are 45% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($18,625 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LIM College than Fashion Institute of Technology (97% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LIM College students is 38.1% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($11,409 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. LIM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or LIM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LIM or FIT .
- LIM has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. LIM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or LIM? 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 LIM and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $1,200 more per year than LIM graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $50,400)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LIM graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than LIM graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LIM students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/