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Overview |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Farmingdale, NY | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | farmingdale.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,148 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,111 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,382 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 93% |
Admission |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1178 | 830/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | Youngstown State | ||
| 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
- Youngstown State University is larger than than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 9,314 students)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Youngstown State?
- Youngstown State University is 47.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale than Youngstown State University ($16,980.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Youngstown State ($8,111 vs. $11,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 41.3% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($10,016 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than Farmingdale State College (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is 36.1% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($10,382 vs. $7,631)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale .
- The average SAT score at Farmingdale State College (994) is 13 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is higher than Youngstown State University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $37,700)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/