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LIM Kent State University at Trumbull The New School NYSID Marist College Pratt Institute FIDM LA SCAD Queens College Ithaca College SUNY College at Oneonta RISD| Fashion Institute of Technology | Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIT | Wilson College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
FIT | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | |||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $266 |
Diversity |
FIT | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
FIT | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 34% | ||
Campus |
FIT | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,360 students)
FIT vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 376.4% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Wilson College than Fashion Institute of Technology ($25,200.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Wilson College ($20,900 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 125.6% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($11,968 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Fashion Institute of Technology (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 72.4% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($14,241 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or FIT .
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and FIT.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $16,900 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $34,700)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,750)
- FIT graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($201 vs. $266)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/