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Overview |
FIT | NSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 91% |
Admission |
FIT | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $320 |
Diversity |
FIT | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
FIT | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 31% | ||
Campus |
FIT | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 5,783 students)
FIT vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or NSU?
- Norfolk State University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at NSU than Fashion Institute of Technology ($16,920.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than FIT ($14,652 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 149% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,844 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Fashion Institute of Technology (91% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 47.3% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($12,164 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or FIT .
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or NSU? 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 NSU and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $14,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $36,700)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $31,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($201 vs. $320)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/