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Pace University-New York LIM Manhattan College St John's Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute FDU Mount St. Mary's University Montclair State University| Fashion Institute of Technology | Marymount Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | MMC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $242 |
Diversity |
FIT | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
FIT | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 70% | ||
Campus |
FIT | MMC | ||
| 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 MMC based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,608 students)
FIT vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 598.1% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.7% higher at MMC than Fashion Institute of Technology ($36,928.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than MMC ($20,900 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marymount Manhattan College are 37% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($19,714 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 171.4% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($22,418 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or FIT .
- MMC has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or MMC? 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 MMC and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $6,800 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,800)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MMC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,500)
- FIT graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than MMC graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC 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/