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Overview |
University of New England | FIT | ||
| Location | Biddeford, ME | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,434 | 8,125 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | une.edu | fitnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New England | FIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,510 | $5,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,510 | $15,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $27,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,809 | $20,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,555 | $8,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 54% |
Admission |
University of New England | FIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,941 | 4,669 | ||
| Admitted | 4,757 | 2,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of New England | FIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New England | FIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of New England | FIT | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
University of New England | FIT | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 42% | ||
Campus |
University of New England | FIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than University of New England based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 6,434 students)
University of New England vs. FIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New England or FIT?
- University of New England is 646.9% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($39,510.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149% higher at University of New England than Fashion Institute of Technology ($39,510.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fashion Institute of Technology than University of New England ($20,900 vs. $38,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New England are 67.7% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($16,100 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New England than Fashion Institute of Technology (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New England students is 148.8% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($20,555 vs. $8,260)
University of New England vs. FIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New England or FIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIT or University of New England .
- University of New England has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than FIT (52.8%)
University of New England vs. FIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New England 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 University of New England.
- Graduates from University of New England earn on average $2,200 more per year than FIT graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $51,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New England graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FIT graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than University of New England graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More University of New England 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/