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Overview |
FIT | TSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
FIT | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $303 |
Diversity |
FIT | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 22% | ||
Campus |
FIT | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 8,125 students)
FIT vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 40.6% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at TSU than Fashion Institute of Technology ($19,677.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than FIT ($11,826 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 179.4% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,664 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Fashion Institute of Technology (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 46.3% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($12,085 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or FIT .
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or TSU? 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 TSU and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $15,400 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $36,200)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $9,858 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $29,358)
- FIT graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($201 vs. $303)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/