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LIM URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence| Fashion Institute of Technology | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | RIC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 62% |
Admission |
FIT | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $219 |
Diversity |
FIT | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
FIT | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 20% | ||
Campus |
FIT | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 5,787 students)
FIT vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 79.2% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at RIC than Fashion Institute of Technology ($25,014.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than FIT ($11,014 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 101.3% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($13,414 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Fashion Institute of Technology (62% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 9.6% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,260 vs. $7,537)
FIT vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or FIT .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or RIC? 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 RIC and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $9,600 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,000)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,200)
- FIT graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/