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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 | Southern Vermont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | SVC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 0% |
Admission |
FIT | SVC | ||
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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 | - | - | ||
| 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 | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FIT | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 26% |
Students |
FIT | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 66% | ||
Campus |
FIT | SVC | ||
| 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 SVC based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 351 students)
FIT vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or SVC?
- Southern Vermont College is 377.1% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($25,236.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at SVC than Fashion Institute of Technology ($25,236.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 145.5% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fashion Institute of Technology than Southern Vermont College (54% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($8,260 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or FIT .
FIT vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or SVC? 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 SVC and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $13,000 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $38,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SVC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than SVC graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVC 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/