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Overview |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Farmingdale, NY | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | farmingdale.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,148 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,111 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,382 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1178 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 51% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 2,363 students)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 67.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Castleton State College than Farmingdale State College ($28,800.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Castleton State College ($8,111 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 14.1% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($12,404 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Farmingdale State College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 25.3% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($13,007 vs. $10,382)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale .
- The average SAT score at Farmingdale State College (994) is 35 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Farmingdale State College (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $37,600)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/