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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute FIDM LA SCAD Queens College Ithaca College SUNY College at Oneonta RISD| Fashion Institute of Technology | Trocaire College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Trocaire | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | trocaire.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Trocaire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $18,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $18,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $18,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $10,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
FIT | Trocaire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 301 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 205 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Trocaire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Trocaire | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $217 |
Diversity |
FIT | Trocaire | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
FIT | Trocaire | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Trocaire | ||
| 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 Trocaire based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,022 students)
FIT vs. Trocaire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Trocaire?
- Trocaire College is 257.1% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($18,890.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Trocaire than Fashion Institute of Technology ($18,890.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trocaire College than FIT ($18,468 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trocaire College are 172.7% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,900 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trocaire College than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trocaire College students is 31.7% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,881 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Trocaire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Trocaire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trocaire or FIT .
- Trocaire has a higher acceptance rate (68.1%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Trocaire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Trocaire? 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 Trocaire and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $11,400 more per year than Trocaire graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $40,200)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trocaire graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Trocaire graduates. ($201 vs. $217)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trocaire students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/