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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | FIT | ||
| Location | Standish, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,478 | 8,125 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #753 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcme.edu | fitnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | FIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,586 | $5,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,586 | $15,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $27,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,625 | $20,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,987 | $8,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 54% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | FIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,472 | 4,669 | ||
| Admitted | 1,190 | 2,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 960/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | FIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | FIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | FIT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 40% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | FIT | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | FIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 1,478 students)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. FIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or FIT?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 686.1% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Fashion Institute of Technology ($41,586.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($20,900 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College of Maine are 80.8% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($14,936 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 226.7% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($26,987 vs. $8,260)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. FIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or FIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIT or Saint Joseph's College of Maine .
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than FIT (52.8%)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. FIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $8,300 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $43,300)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIT students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/