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Overview |
FIT | MBC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | MBC | ||
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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 | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
FIT | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 22% | ||
Campus |
FIT | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,957 students)
FIT vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 497.6% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.2% higher at MBC than Fashion Institute of Technology ($31,611.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than FIT ($18,746 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 161.6% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,320 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 195.3% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($24,389 vs. $8,260)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or FIT .
FIT vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or MBC? 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 MBC and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $13,200 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $38,400)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/