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Overview |
ECSU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #599 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
ECSU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ECSU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $165 |
Diversity |
ECSU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Farmingdale State College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale than Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,980.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than ECSU ($8,111 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 13.8% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,148 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Farmingdale State College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($10,993 vs. $10,382)
ECSU vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
ECSU vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Farmingdale State College (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $7,100 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,400)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,000)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($165 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/