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

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

Fashion Institute of Technology State University of New York at New Paltz
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 60% 62%
SAT range (mid 50%) n/a 1,170-1,340
ACT range (mid 50%) n/a 25-29
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $19,095 $18,809
Sticker cost of attendance $26,838 $28,428
Graduation rate 81% 72%
Retention rate 91% 85%
Undergraduates 7,637 6,086
Student-faculty ratio 16:1 16:1
Setting New York, NY New Paltz, NY
Type Public Public
Application fee n/a $50
Test policy n/a Required for some

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 New Paltz harder to get into?

Fashion Institute of Technology is more selective, with a 60% acceptance rate versus 62% at State University of New York at New Paltz. 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 New Paltz?

State University of New York at New Paltz has the lower average net price ($18,809 versus $19,095). 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.