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Overview |
University of West Alabama | FIT | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 8,125 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | fitnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | FIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $5,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $15,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $27,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $20,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $8,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 54% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | FIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 4,669 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 2,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | FIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | FIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | FIT | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | FIT | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 42% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | FIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fashion Institute of Technology is larger than than University of West Alabama based on total student enrollment (8,125 students vs. 5,860 students)
University of West Alabama vs. FIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or FIT?
- University of West Alabama is 72% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($9,100.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at University of West Alabama than Fashion Institute of Technology ($18,200.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than FIT ($13,786 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 245.3% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($7,820 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama than Fashion Institute of Technology (89% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Alabama students is 12.5% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,291 vs. $8,260)
University of West Alabama vs. FIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or FIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIT or University of West Alabama .
- University of West Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than FIT (52.8%)
University of West Alabama vs. FIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama 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 West Alabama.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $13,100 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $38,500)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,989 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,489)
- FIT graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($201 vs. $273)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/