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LIM CSN Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute FIDM LA SCAD UNLV Queens College Ithaca College| Fashion Institute of Technology | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | NSC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 91% |
Admission |
FIT | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.75 | ||
| 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 | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $236 |
Diversity |
FIT | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
FIT | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FIT | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 7,169 students)
FIT vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or NSC?
- Nevada State College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($5,550.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at NSC than Fashion Institute of Technology ($19,289.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nevada State College than FIT ($16,624 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 149.3% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,830 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nevada State College than Fashion Institute of Technology (91% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 23.4% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($8,260 vs. $6,696)
FIT vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or FIT .
- NSC has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or NSC? 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 NSC and FIT.
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,420 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,920)
- FIT graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than NSC graduates. ($201 vs. $236)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/