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LIM NSU Morgan State Bowie State University RU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion Delaware State University Hampton University Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID| Fashion Institute of Technology | Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | VSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,108 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,623 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,649 | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,940 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 92% |
Admission |
FIT | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,326 | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | 2,492 | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.6% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| 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, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
FIT | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $305 |
Diversity |
FIT | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
FIT | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
FIT | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (8,108 students vs. 5,190 students)
FIT vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or VSU?
- Virginia State University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at VSU than Fashion Institute of Technology ($17,038.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than FIT ($16,184 vs. $19,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 89.9% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($12,966 vs. $24,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Fashion Institute of Technology (92% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 54.9% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($12,300 vs. $7,940)
FIT vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or FIT .
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than FIT (57.6%)
FIT vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or VSU? 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 VSU and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $14,900 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $36,700)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $29,500)
- FIT graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($201 vs. $305)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/