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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 | Lyndon State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 94% |
Admission |
FIT | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.11 | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $276 |
Diversity |
FIT | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
FIT | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | - | ||
Campus |
FIT | Lyndon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Lyndon State College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,147 students)
FIT vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Lyndon State College?
- Lyndon State College is 101% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($10,632.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at Lyndon State College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($22,800.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyndon State College than FIT ($13,304 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyndon State College are 162.4% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,290 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyndon State College than Fashion Institute of Technology (94% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyndon State College students is 8.7% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,981 vs. $8,260)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or FIT .
FIT vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Lyndon State 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 Lyndon State College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $15,900 more per year than Lyndon State College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $35,700)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyndon State College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,750)
- FIT graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Lyndon State College graduates. ($201 vs. $276)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyndon State College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/