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Overview |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Farmingdale, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | farmingdale.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,148 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,111 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,382 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 0% |
Admission |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1178 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 PennWest California based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 6,509 students)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 9.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale than PennWest California ($16,980.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 35.8% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($10,416 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Farmingdale State College than PennWest California (63% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($10,382 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale .
- The average SAT score at Farmingdale State College (994) is 72 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Farmingdale State College (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $11,000 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $42,500)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/