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LIM WCU Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute Gwynedd Mercy College Cabrini College FIDM LA SCAD Temple| Fashion Institute of Technology | Neumann University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Neumann | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 17% |
Students |
FIT | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 31% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Neumann | ||
| 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
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 2,155 students)
FIT vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Neumann?
- Neumann University is 540.8% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.6% higher at Neumann than Fashion Institute of Technology ($33,900.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Neumann ($20,900 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Neumann University are 62.7% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($16,600 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 210.2% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($25,623 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or FIT .
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Neumann? 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 Neumann and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $7,000 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/