| MEC vs. FIT |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #20 in Federal Region II Universities #46 in New York Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,352 New York Residents $15,302 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,174 New York Residents $22,696 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $12,546 New York Residents $24,590 Out-of-State |
| More$7,280 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,275 |
| Admission | ||
| 920 SAT- | Test Scores | - |
| Easier86.05% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter60.24% |
| Lower5.67% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable55.81% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,736 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,206 |
| Smaller3,736 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,924 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 282 |
| Larger608 | Online Student Population | Smaller327 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower20% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| Higher21% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower8% |
| Lower50% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,200) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,800) | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 356 | Number of faculty | 928 |
| Higher$107,991 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$92,348 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.