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LIM OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute USAO| Fashion Institute of Technology | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 78% |
Admission |
FIT | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $210 |
Diversity |
FIT | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
FIT | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 5% | ||
Campus |
FIT | UCO-Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 8,125 students)
FIT vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 32.8% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at UCO-Central than Fashion Institute of Technology ($17,913.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Oklahoma than FIT ($18,055 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 212.9% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,628 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Oklahoma than Fashion Institute of Technology (78% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 28.6% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($8,260 vs. $6,422)
FIT vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or FIT .
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or UCO-Central? 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 UCO-Central and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $7,000 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $893 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,393)
- FIT graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($201 vs. $210)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/