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Overview |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Farmingdale, NY | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,541 | 5,610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #527 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | farmingdale.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $52,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $52,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,546 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,224 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,523 | $37,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,455 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 6,535 | 6,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 32% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (9,541 students vs. 5,610 students)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 644% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.8% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Farmingdale State College ($52,598.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Widener University-Main Campus ($8,224 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 6.8% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($14,546 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Farmingdale State College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 339.5% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($37,458 vs. $8,523)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 38 points higher than at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (994)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (21)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (69.1%)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Farmingdale State College (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $6,000 more per year than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $53,500)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/