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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute Temple FIDM LA SCAD Queens College Ithaca College SUNY College at Oneonta| Fashion Institute of Technology | Vermont Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 97% |
Admission |
FIT | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $165 |
Diversity |
FIT | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FIT | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 20% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Vermont Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,414 students)
FIT vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Vermont Tech?
- Vermont Technical College is 178.1% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($14,712.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.2% higher at Vermont Tech than Fashion Institute of Technology ($28,128.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vermont Technical College than FIT ($19,426 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 117.7% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($12,404 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than Fashion Institute of Technology (97% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vermont Technical College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,660 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or FIT .
- FIT has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Vermont Tech (49.8%)
FIT vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $6,800 more per year than Vermont Tech graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,800)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $3,450 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($16,050 vs. $19,500)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($165 vs. $201)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/