Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
SUNY College at Old Westbury Framingham State University Salem State University Westfield State University Bridgewater State Molloy College Adelphi University Queens College John Jay Worcester State University SUNY Stony Brook UB| Fitchburg State University | Farmingdale State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #599 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 63% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $165 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Farmingdale State College is 628.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.9% higher at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale than Fitchburg State University ($16,980.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Fitchburg State ($8,111 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 4.7% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($13,516 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fitchburg State University than Farmingdale State College (76% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is 46.4% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($10,382 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Farmingdale State College (994) is 1 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
Fitchburg State vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Farmingdale State College (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,000)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $6,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,685)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($165 vs. $234)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/