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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute FIDM LA SCAD LHU Queens College Ithaca College Temple| Fashion Institute of Technology | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Penn College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 69% |
Admission |
FIT | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
FIT | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FIT | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 4,241 students)
FIT vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 192.1% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at Penn College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($23,190.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Penn College ($20,900 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 122.6% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($12,130 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Fashion Institute of Technology (69% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 13.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,260 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or FIT .
FIT vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Penn 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 Penn College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $7,200 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,400)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- FIT graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/