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Overview |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Farmingdale, NY | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | farmingdale.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,148 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,111 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,382 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 66% |
Admission |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1178 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $144 |
Diversity |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 7,045 students)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or CSUMB?
- Farmingdale State College is 23.1% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at CSUMB than Farmingdale State College ($17,622.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than CSUMB ($8,111 vs. $11,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 14.9% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($14,148 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than Farmingdale State College (66% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is 19.3% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($10,382 vs. $8,702)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $8,200 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates. ($14,000 vs. $16,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates. ($144 vs. $165)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/