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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute Gannon University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania FIDM LA SCAD Queens College Ithaca College| Fashion Institute of Technology | Mercyhurst College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 95% |
Admission |
FIT | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $276 |
Diversity |
FIT | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
FIT | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 45% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 2,801 students)
FIT vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 666.2% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.4% higher at Mercyhurst College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($40,530.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Mercyhurst College ($20,900 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 92.5% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($14,025 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Fashion Institute of Technology (95% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 292.5% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($32,418 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or FIT .
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $7,900 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $43,700)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,198 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,698)
- FIT graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($201 vs. $276)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/