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Overview |
City Tech | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | 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 | $17,919 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
City Tech | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Sep 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City Tech | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $165 |
Diversity |
City Tech | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
City Tech | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 9,314 students)
City Tech vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Farmingdale State College is 2% more expensive to attend than City Tech 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 New York City College of Technology ($16,980.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale ($6,406 vs. $8,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 26.7% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($14,148 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Farmingdale State College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is 18% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($10,382 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech 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 City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
City Tech vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech 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 City Tech.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (40% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $10,500 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $5,387 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates. ($10,613 vs. $16,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates. ($109 vs. $165)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/