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Overview |
Post University | FIT | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 8,125 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | fitnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | FIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $5,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $15,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $27,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $20,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $8,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 54% |
Admission |
Post University | FIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,669 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Post University | FIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | FIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Post University | FIT | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Post University | FIT | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Post University | FIT | ||
| 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
- Post University is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 8,125 students)
Post University vs. FIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or FIT?
- Post University is 189.4% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($15,310.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at FIT than Post University ($15,870.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than FIT ($18,307 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 132.8% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($11,600 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Post University than Fashion Institute of Technology (96% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Post University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($8,967 vs. $8,260)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or FIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIT or Post University .
Post University vs. FIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or FIT? 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 FIT and Post University.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $7,300 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $44,300)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/