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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 Stratford University SUNY College at Oneonta| Fashion Institute of Technology | Potomac College Herndon | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 0% |
Admission |
FIT | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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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 | - | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $315 |
Diversity |
FIT | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
FIT | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 41% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 569 students)
FIT vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Potomac College Herndon is 8.9% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($5,760.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.5% higher at FIT than Potomac College Herndon ($15,870.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 137.7% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($11,360 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fashion Institute of Technology than Potomac College Herndon (54% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($8,260 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or FIT .
FIT vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $200 more per year than Potomac College-Herndon graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $51,400)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($19,500 vs. $30,500)
- FIT graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($201 vs. $315)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/