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Overview |
Southeastern | FIT | ||
| Location | Hammond, LA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 8,125 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selu.edu | fitnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern | FIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,777 | $5,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,255 | $15,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,430 | $27,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,291 | $20,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,785 | $8,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 54% |
Admission |
Southeastern | FIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,887 | 4,669 | ||
| Admitted | 4,837 | 2,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.9% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southeastern | FIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern | FIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,272 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $201 |
Diversity |
Southeastern | FIT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southeastern | FIT | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern | 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
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 8,125 students)
Southeastern vs. FIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern or FIT?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Southeastern than Fashion Institute of Technology ($18,255.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than FIT ($12,291 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 186.3% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,430 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Fashion Institute of Technology (97% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 30.6% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,785 vs. $8,260)
Southeastern vs. FIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern or FIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIT or Southeastern .
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than FIT (52.8%)
Southeastern vs. FIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern 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 Southeastern.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $10,500 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $41,100)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,772 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,272)
- FIT graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/