Southwestern vs. FIT
Both Southwestern College and Institute of Technology are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Southwestern College and Institute of Technology with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- FIT's tuition ($33,517) is more expensive than Southwestern ($10,640).
- FIT's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Southwestern (26 to 1).
- Southwestern (20,986 students) is larger than FIT (1,377 students) with more enrolled students.
- FIT ($7,019) has higher amount of financial aid than Southwestern ($5,686).
- FIT's graduation rate (73%) is higher than Southwestern (35%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,344 In-State
$10,640 out-of-state
$10,640 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,686
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
20,986 (All undergraduate)
6,041 Online Students
Graduation Rate
35% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
209 Faculties (full-time)
711 Staffs (full-time)
$105,520 Faculty Salary
$91,684 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$33,517
Financial Aid
$7,019
Largest Vocational Programs
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Enrollment
1,377 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
53 Faculties (full-time)
131 Staffs (full-time)
$49,566 Faculty Salary
$61,298 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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