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LIM UW-Eau Claire UWSP University of Wisconsin-River Falls Minnesota State University-Mankato Kent State University at Trumbull UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater The New School NYSID Marist College UW-La Crosse| Fashion Institute of Technology | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 71% |
Admission |
FIT | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
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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 | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $263 |
Diversity |
FIT | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 36% | ||
Campus |
FIT | UW-Stout | ||
| 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 UW-Stout based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 7,234 students)
FIT vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or UW-Stout?
- University of Wisconsin Stout is 32.6% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($7,014.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at FIT than University of Wisconsin Stout ($15,870.00 vs. $15,281.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than FIT ($15,510 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 221.5% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,398 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stout than Fashion Institute of Technology (71% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 74.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($8,260 vs. $4,736)
FIT vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or FIT .
- UW-Stout has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or UW-Stout? 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-Stout and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $4,600 more per year than UW-Stout graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $47,000)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,500)
- FIT graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($201 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/