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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute Southern New Hampshire University FIDM LA McDaniel College SCAD Endicott College Queens College| Fashion Institute of Technology | Norwich University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Norwich University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
FIT | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 71% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 3,363 students)
FIT vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 710.2% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.1% higher at Norwich University than Fashion Institute of Technology ($42,860.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Norwich University ($20,900 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norwich University are 70.9% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($15,800 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 365.9% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($38,481 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or FIT .
- Norwich University has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Norwich University? 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 Norwich University and FIT.
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $1,300 more per year than FIT graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/