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LIM SUNY Delhi Kent State University at Trumbull UB The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute SUNY Canton FIDM LA SCAD Alfred University| Fashion Institute of Technology | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
FIT | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $153 |
Diversity |
FIT | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
FIT | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 4% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Alfred State College | ||
| 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 Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 3,348 students)
FIT vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Alfred State College?
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 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 12.2% higher at FIT than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($15,870.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than FIT ($17,262 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 98.2% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($13,620 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Fashion Institute of Technology (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 6.9% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,830 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or FIT .
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Alfred 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 Alfred State College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $9,500 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $4,626 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($14,874 vs. $19,500)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($153 vs. $201)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/