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Overview |
FIT | WVSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 90% |
Admission |
FIT | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $240 |
Diversity |
FIT | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
FIT | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 17% | ||
Campus |
FIT | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 3,785 students)
FIT vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 53.5% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at FIT than West Virginia State University ($15,870.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than FIT ($11,684 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 121.1% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($12,214 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Fashion Institute of Technology (90% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,482 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or FIT .
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or WVSU? 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 WVSU and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $18,900 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $32,700)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- FIT graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/