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Overview |
FIT | Marist College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 96% |
Admission |
FIT | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
FIT | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FIT | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 55% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Marist College | ||
| 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 Marist College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 6,464 students)
FIT vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Marist College?
- Marist College is 729.9% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.6% higher at Marist College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($43,900.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Marist College ($20,900 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 57.4% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($17,150 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Fashion Institute of Technology (96% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 177.3% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($22,904 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or FIT .
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Marist 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 Marist College and FIT.
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $7,400 more per year than FIT graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $51,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/