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Overview |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Farmingdale, NY | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | farmingdale.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,148 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,111 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,382 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 93% |
Admission |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1178 | |||
| 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-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| 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
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 2,427 students)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Farmingdale State College and SUNY-Potsdam 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 Potsdam ($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-Potsdam ($8,111 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 3.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($14,148 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Farmingdale State College (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 12% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($11,632 vs. $10,382)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam 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-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or SUNY-Potsdam? 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-Potsdam and SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Farmingdale State College (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $14,400 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $39,100)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/