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LIM Fisher Alfred University Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Le Moyne College Canisius Pratt Institute Gannon University Niagara University| Fashion Institute of Technology | Saint Bonaventure University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | St. Bona | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
FIT | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
FIT | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 21% | ||
Campus |
FIT | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 2,602 students)
FIT vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 611.2% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.1% higher at St. Bona than Fashion Institute of Technology ($37,620.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than St. Bona ($20,900 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 86.9% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Fashion Institute of Technology (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 234.2% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($27,605 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or FIT .
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $2,800 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $48,800)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/