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Overview |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | NDSU | ||
| Location | Farmingdale, NY | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,541 | 11,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #527 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | farmingdale.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,546 | $9,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,224 | $16,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,523 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 78% |
Admission |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,455 | 7,331 | ||
| Admitted | 6,535 | 7,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $240 |
Diversity |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 65% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale based on total student enrollment (11,952 students vs. 9,541 students)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 31.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($16,980.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than NDSU ($8,224 vs. $16,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 52.1% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($9,565 vs. $14,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Farmingdale State College (78% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is 45.9% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,523 vs. $5,841)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 97 points higher than at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (994)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (21)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (69.1%)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or NDSU? 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 NDSU and SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Farmingdale State College (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $100 more per year than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $53,500)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $7,300 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,300)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($165 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/