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LIM Temple Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute FIDM LA SCAD Queens College Ithaca College SUNY College at Oneonta| Fashion Institute of Technology | The College of Westchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | CW | ||
| Location | New York, NY | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,108 | 891 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $23,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $23,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,623 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,649 | $11,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,940 | $18,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,326 | 460 | ||
| Admitted | 2,492 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.6% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53% | 23.7% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
FIT | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $247 |
Diversity |
FIT | CW | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
FIT | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 1% | ||
Campus |
FIT | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (8,108 students vs. 891 students)
FIT vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or CW?
- The College of Westchester is 338.9% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($23,220.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at CW than Fashion Institute of Technology ($23,220.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than FIT ($11,332 vs. $19,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 158.6% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,520 vs. $24,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 138.1% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($18,905 vs. $7,940)
FIT vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or FIT .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than FIT (57.6%)
FIT vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or CW? 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 CW and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $11,800 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $39,800)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,394 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,894)
- FIT graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($201 vs. $247)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/