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LIM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute UWM UW-La Crosse FIDM LA SCAD Loyola| Fashion Institute of Technology | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Parkside | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 67% |
Admission |
FIT | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $237 |
Diversity |
FIT | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Parkside | ||
| 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
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 3,947 students)
FIT vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 19.1% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($6,298.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at FIT than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($15,870.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than FIT ($8,510 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 238.9% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($7,966 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Fashion Institute of Technology (67% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 16.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($8,260 vs. $7,098)
FIT vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or FIT .
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Parkside? 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 Parkside and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $10,600 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $41,000)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,965)
- FIT graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside 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/