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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 | Plaza College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Plaza College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 90% |
Admission |
FIT | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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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 |
Academics |
FIT | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $143 |
Diversity |
FIT | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 2% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Plaza College | ||
| 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 Plaza College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 807 students)
FIT vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Plaza College?
- Plaza College is 145.7% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at FIT than Plaza College ($15,870.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than FIT ($17,178 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 285.7% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($7,000 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plaza College than Fashion Institute of Technology (90% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 21.1% larger than aid received Plaza College ($8,260 vs. $6,822)
FIT vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or FIT .
- FIT has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Plaza College (30%)
FIT vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Plaza 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 Plaza College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $24,300 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $5,585 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($13,915 vs. $19,500)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($143 vs. $201)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/