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Overview |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Farmingdale, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | farmingdale.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,148 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,111 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,382 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 95% |
Admission |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1178 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $217 |
Diversity |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 9,314 students)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Farmingdale State College and University at Albany- SUNY cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than Farmingdale State College ($24,910.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than University at Albany- SUNY ($8,111 vs. $17,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 10.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($14,148 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Farmingdale State College (95% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 10.6% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($11,485 vs. $10,382)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 97 points higher than at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (994)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (21)
- Accepted freshman University at Albany- SUNY students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) 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 University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Farmingdale State College (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $2,300 more per year than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $53,500)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $5,065 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($16,000 vs. $21,065)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($165 vs. $217)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/