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Overview |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Farmingdale, NY | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | farmingdale.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,148 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,111 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,382 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 93% |
Admission |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1178 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $277 |
Diversity |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 460 students)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington is 95.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Penn State New Kensington than Farmingdale State College ($23,086.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Penn State New Kensington ($8,111 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 9% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($12,984 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than Farmingdale State College (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is 32.1% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($10,382 vs. $7,860)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale .
- The average SAT score at Farmingdale State College (994) is 14 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Penn State New Kensington? 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 Penn State New Kensington and SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is the same as at Penn State New Kensington (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $1,800 more per year than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,500)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $10,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,818)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($165 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/