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LIM Marymount University Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Saint Thomas Aquinas College Marist College Pratt Institute Iona College College of Mount Saint Vincent FIDM LA SCAD| Fashion Institute of Technology | Mount Saint Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,918 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $36,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $36,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $17,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $23,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $25,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
FIT | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 2,604 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1075/1225 | |||
| 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 | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
FIT | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
FIT | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,918 students)
FIT vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Mount Saint Mary College?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 590.4% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.1% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($36,522.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Mount Saint Mary College ($20,900 vs. $23,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Saint Mary College are 50.7% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($17,916 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than Fashion Institute of Technology (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 205.5% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($25,237 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Mount Saint Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Saint Mary College or FIT .
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $2,400 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $49,200)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/