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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute NSU FIDM LA SCAD Queens College Ithaca College SUNY College at Oneonta| Fashion Institute of Technology | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | RSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 79% |
Admission |
FIT | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $166 |
Diversity |
FIT | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 19% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 2% | ||
Campus |
FIT | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than RSU based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 3,155 students)
FIT vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or RSU?
- Fashion Institute of Technology is 16.6% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($5,290.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at FIT than Rogers State University ($15,870.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than FIT ($13,446 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rogers State University are 151.7% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,725 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rogers State University than Fashion Institute of Technology (79% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 16.2% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($8,260 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or FIT .
FIT vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or RSU? 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 RSU and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $14,300 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($16,150 vs. $19,500)
- RSU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($166 vs. $201)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/