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Overview |
FIT | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #993 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $8,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $14,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $15,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $12,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 97% |
Admission |
FIT | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 6,699 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $325 |
Diversity |
FIT | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
FIT | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 54% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,824 students)
FIT vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is 60.2% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($8,476.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at FIT than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($15,870.00 vs. $14,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than FIT ($15,502 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 156.4% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,530 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Fashion Institute of Technology (97% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students is 53.8% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($12,708 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or FIT .
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $16,500 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $35,100)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($19,500 vs. $31,500)
- FIT graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($201 vs. $325)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/