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Overview |
Eastern | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #599 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Eastern | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $165 |
Diversity |
Eastern | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 9,314 students)
Eastern vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 35% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Eastern than Farmingdale State College ($19,922.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Eastern ($8,111 vs. $10,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 36.6% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($10,360 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Farmingdale State College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($10,583 vs. $10,382)
Eastern vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 34 points higher than at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (994)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) 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 Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $15,600 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $37,900)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $7,695 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,695)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($165 vs. $245)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/