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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | FIT | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 8,125 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | fitnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | FIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $5,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $15,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $27,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $20,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $8,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 54% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | FIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 4,669 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 2,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | FIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | FIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $201 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | FIT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | FIT | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | FIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 7,320 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. FIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or FIT?
- Fashion Institute of Technology is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,290.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.7% higher at FIT than Southern University and A & M College ($15,870.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University and A & M College than FIT ($16,959 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 188.3% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,366 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than Fashion Institute of Technology (88% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fashion Institute of Technology students is 9.9% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($8,260 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. FIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or FIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIT or Southern University and A & M College .
- Southern University and A & M College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than FIT (52.8%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. FIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $13,600 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $38,000)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $30,750)
- FIT graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($201 vs. $317)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/