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LIM UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay UW-Platteville UWSP Wisconsin Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID| Fashion Institute of Technology | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | UWO | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,108 | 13,761 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $6,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $14,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,623 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,649 | $12,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,940 | $6,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 51% |
Admission |
FIT | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,326 | 9,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,492 | 7,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.6% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $245 |
Diversity |
FIT | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 7% | ||
Campus |
FIT | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (13,761 students vs. 8,108 students)
FIT vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 28.7% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($6,806.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at FIT than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($15,870.00 vs. $14,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than FIT ($12,942 vs. $19,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 175.4% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,940 vs. $24,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Fashion Institute of Technology (51% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 30.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($7,940 vs. $6,088)
FIT vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or FIT .
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than FIT (57.6%)
FIT vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or UWO? 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 UWO and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $7,500 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,100)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,248 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,748)
- FIT graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($201 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/