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Overview |
FIT | Nyack College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Nyack, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | nyack.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Nyack College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $22,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $20,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 96% |
Admission |
FIT | Nyack College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 285 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 848/1093 | |||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | Nyack College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Nyack College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $253 |
Diversity |
FIT | Nyack College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FIT | Nyack College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 56% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Nyack 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 Nyack College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,595 students)
FIT vs. Nyack College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Nyack College?
- Nyack College is 410.4% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at Nyack College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($27,000.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Nyack College ($20,900 vs. $22,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nyack College are 74.2% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nyack College than Fashion Institute of Technology (96% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nyack College students is 147.9% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($20,480 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Nyack College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Nyack College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nyack College or FIT .
- Nyack College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Nyack College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Nyack 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 Nyack College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $5,200 more per year than Nyack College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,400)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Nyack College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,499)
- FIT graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Nyack College graduates. ($201 vs. $253)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nyack College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/