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Overview |
FIT | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,125 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitnyc.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIT | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,290 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,870 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,000 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,900 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,260 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 63% |
Admission |
FIT | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,669 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 2,465 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1178 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FIT | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIT | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $165 |
Diversity |
FIT | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
FIT | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FIT | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 8,125 students)
FIT vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIT or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Farmingdale State College is 33.6% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale than Fashion Institute of Technology ($16,980.00 vs. $15,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than FIT ($8,111 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 90.8% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($14,148 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Farmingdale State College than Fashion Institute of Technology (63% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is 25.7% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($10,382 vs. $8,260)
FIT vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIT or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or FIT .
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than FIT (52.8%)
FIT vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIT or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale? 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 of Technology at Farmingdale and FIT.
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $1,900 more per year than FIT graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $51,600)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FIT graduates. ($16,000 vs. $19,500)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than FIT graduates. ($165 vs. $201)
- More FIT 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/