| ESF vs. FIT |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#195 in National Universities #35 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #20 in Federal Region II Universities #46 in New York Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,303 New York Residents $22,263 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,174 New York Residents $22,696 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,224 New York Residents $28,604 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,546 New York Residents $24,590 Out-of-State |
| More$8,192 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,275 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier63.28% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter60.24% |
| Lower17.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable55.81% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,757 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,206 |
| Smaller2,381 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,924 |
| Larger376 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller282 |
| Smaller65 | Online Student Population | Larger327 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower66% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower8% |
| Lower87% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 620) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,200) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,050) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,800) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 184 | Number of faculty | 928 |
| Lower$88,850 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$92,348 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.