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Overview |
FIT | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,108 | 6,470 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,623 | $16,716 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,649 | $13,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,940 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 88% |
Admission |
FIT | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,326 | 15,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,492 | 12,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.6% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 960/1190 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
FIT | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $221 |
Diversity |
FIT | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 3% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Buffalo State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (8,108 students vs. 6,470 students)
FIT vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Buffalo State College?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 33.6% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Buffalo State College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($17,490.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than FIT ($13,735 vs. $19,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 47.3% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($16,716 vs. $24,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Fashion Institute of Technology (88% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Buffalo students is 12.4% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,921 vs. $7,940)
FIT vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or FIT .
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than FIT (57.6%)
FIT vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Buffalo State College? 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 Buffalo State College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $10,900 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $40,700)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Buffalo State College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,409)
- FIT graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Buffalo State College graduates. ($201 vs. $221)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College 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/