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Overview |
Hunter | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #599 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Hunter | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1000/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $165 |
Diversity |
Hunter | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hunter | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 9,314 students)
Hunter vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Farmingdale State College is 2% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale than CUNY Hunter College ($16,980.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale ($4,848 vs. $8,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 30.9% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($10,808 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Farmingdale State College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is 11.3% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($10,382 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter 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 Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 171 points higher than at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (994)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter 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 Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Hunter is higher than Farmingdale State College (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $4,452 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates. ($11,548 vs. $16,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates. ($119 vs. $165)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/