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Overview |
FIT | Villa | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 98% |
Admission |
FIT | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| 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 |
FIT | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $206 |
Diversity |
FIT | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 4% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 465 students)
FIT vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Villa?
- Villa Maria College is 390.2% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($25,930.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at Villa than Fashion Institute of Technology ($25,930.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than FIT ($14,576 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 213.2% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,620 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than Fashion Institute of Technology (98% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villa Maria College students is 112.6% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($17,558 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or FIT .
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Villa? 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 Villa and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $23,700 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $27,900)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Villa graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Villa graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/