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Overview |
FIT | UWSP | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 98% |
Admission |
FIT | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FIT | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $251 |
Diversity |
FIT | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 58% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 10% | ||
Campus |
FIT | UWSP | ||
| 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 UWSP based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 7,964 students)
FIT vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 26.6% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($6,698.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at FIT than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($15,870.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than FIT ($13,702 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 237.5% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,000 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Fashion Institute of Technology (98% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 98.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($8,260 vs. $4,169)
FIT vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or FIT .
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or UWSP? 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 UWSP and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $9,900 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $41,700)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,860 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,360)
- FIT graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($201 vs. $251)
- More UWSP 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/