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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute FIDM LA SCAD Queens College Ithaca College SUNY College at Oneonta RISD| Fashion Institute of Technology | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | PAFA | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
FIT | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 80% |
Admission |
FIT | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $274 |
Diversity |
FIT | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
FIT | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 42% | ||
Campus |
FIT | PAFA | ||
| 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 PAFA based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 172 students)
FIT vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 665.6% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.2% higher at PAFA than Fashion Institute of Technology ($40,500.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than PAFA ($20,900 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts are 54.2% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($17,512 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Fashion Institute of Technology (80% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 94.8% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($16,087 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or FIT .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or PAFA? 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 PAFA and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $29,600 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $22,000)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,500)
- FIT graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($201 vs. $274)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/