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Overview |
FIT | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 93% |
Admission |
FIT | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
FIT | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
FIT | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 4% | ||
Campus |
FIT | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 2,427 students)
FIT vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or SUNY-Potsdam?
- SUNY College at Potsdam 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 7% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Fashion Institute of Technology ($16,980.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than FIT ($15,310 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 84.9% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($14,600 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Fashion Institute of Technology (93% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 40.8% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($11,632 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or FIT .
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $12,500 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $39,100)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/