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LIM F&M Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Holy Cross Pratt Institute Hampton University FIDM LA SCAD VSU| Fashion Institute of Technology | Virginia Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 69% |
Admission |
FIT | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $348 |
Diversity |
FIT | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
FIT | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 39% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Virginia Union University | ||
| 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 Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,860 students)
FIT vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Virginia Union University?
- Virginia Union University is 99.1% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at FIT than Virginia Union University ($15,870.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Virginia Union University ($20,900 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 190.8% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,286 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Fashion Institute of Technology (69% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 4.1% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,597 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or FIT .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Virginia Union University? 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 Virginia Union University and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $18,300 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $33,300)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $33,750)
- FIT graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($201 vs. $348)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/