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Fashion Institute of Technology vs State University of New York at Cortland

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Fashion Institute of Technology State University of New York at Cortland
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 60% 60%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $19,095 $22,345
Sticker cost of attendance $26,838 $28,108
Graduation rate 81% 68%
Retention rate 91% 81%
Undergraduates 7,637 5,901
Student-faculty ratio 16:1 15:1
Setting New York, NY Cortland, NY
Type Public Public
Application fee n/a $50
Test policy n/a Test-optional

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Fashion Institute of Technology or State University of New York at Cortland harder to get into?

State University of New York at Cortland is more selective, with a 60% acceptance rate versus 60% at Fashion Institute of Technology. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Fashion Institute of Technology or State University of New York at Cortland?

Fashion Institute of Technology has the lower average net price ($19,095 versus $22,345). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.