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Overview |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Farmingdale, NY | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | farmingdale.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,148 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,111 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,382 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 85% |
Admission |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1178 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $167 |
Diversity |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| 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
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 4,270 students)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Farmingdale State College and SUNY College at Old Westbury cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale as SUNY College at Old Westbury ($16,980.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($8,111 vs. $12,329)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 22.7% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($11,530 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Farmingdale State College (85% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 3.7% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($10,768 vs. $10,382)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995) is 1 points higher than at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (994)
- Accepted freshman SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury and SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $6,900 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,600)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $246 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates. ($16,000 vs. $16,246)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates. ($165 vs. $167)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/