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Overview |
FIT | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 76% |
Admission |
FIT | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $240 |
Diversity |
FIT | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 35% | ||
Campus |
FIT | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 8,125 students)
FIT vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or UW-Eau Claire?
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is 39.1% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($7,361.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at UW-Eau Claire than Fashion Institute of Technology ($16,074.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than FIT ($15,000 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 199.5% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,014 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than Fashion Institute of Technology (76% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 94.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($8,260 vs. $4,251)
FIT vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or FIT .
- UW-Eau Claire has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $3,700 more per year than UW-Eau Claire graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $47,900)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- FIT graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/