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LIM Lehman Monroe College-Main Campus College of Mount Saint Vincent Manhattanville College Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Touro College| Fashion Institute of Technology | Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Mercy | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 97% |
Admission |
FIT | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
FIT | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $245 |
Diversity |
FIT | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
FIT | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 9% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 8,125 students)
FIT vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 287.9% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Mercy than Fashion Institute of Technology ($20,518.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than FIT ($15,879 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 90.1% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($14,200 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Fashion Institute of Technology (97% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 79% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($14,789 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or FIT .
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Mercy? 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 Mercy and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $9,400 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,200)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,699)
- FIT graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($201 vs. $245)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/