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Overview |
FIT | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | New York, NY | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,108 | 10,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $7,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,623 | $7,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,649 | $13,125 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,940 | $4,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 36% |
Admission |
FIT | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,326 | 7,312 | ||
| Admitted | 2,492 | 5,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.6% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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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, 2026 |
Academics |
FIT | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $240 |
Diversity |
FIT | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
FIT | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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 La Crosse is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (10,299 students vs. 8,108 students)
FIT vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 50.7% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($7,974.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at UW-La Crosse than Fashion Institute of Technology ($17,014.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than FIT ($13,125 vs. $19,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 209.3% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($7,960 vs. $24,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fashion Institute of Technology than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (46% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 69.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($7,940 vs. $4,678)
FIT vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or FIT .
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than FIT (57.6%)
FIT vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or UW-La Crosse? 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-La Crosse and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $2,100 more per year than UW-La Crosse graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $49,500)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- FIT graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/