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Overview |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Farmingdale, NY | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | farmingdale.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,148 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,111 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,382 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1178 | 1015/1235 | ||
| 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 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 2,091 students)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 409.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.3% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Farmingdale State College ($36,052.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($8,111 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 8.4% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($13,056 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Farmingdale State College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 136.1% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($24,512 vs. $10,382)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Gwynedd Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gwynedd Mercy College or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale .
- The average SAT score at Farmingdale State College (994) is 70 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Gwynedd Mercy College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) 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 Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Gwynedd Mercy 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 Gwynedd Mercy College and SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Farmingdale State College (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $3,100 more per year than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $53,500)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy 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 Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/