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SUNY College at Old Westbury Molloy College Adelphi University Queens College John Jay UAFS SUNY Stony Brook UB University of Central Arkansas Saint Joseph's College-New York Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Hofstra| Arkansas Tech University | Farmingdale State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #599 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 63% |
Admission |
ATU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1000/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $165 |
Diversity |
ATU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ATU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 9,314 students)
ATU vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Farmingdale State College is 21.5% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale than Arkansas Tech University ($16,980.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than ATU ($8,111 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 54.5% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($9,157 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Farmingdale State College (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is 23% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,382 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
ATU vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Farmingdale State College (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $16,400 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $37,100)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $17,750)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($165 vs. $183)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/