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Overview |
IU Northwest | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #599 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 63% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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 |
IU Northwest | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $165 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU Northwest | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Indiana University Northwest is 2.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at IU Northwest than Farmingdale State College ($20,634.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale ($6,553 vs. $8,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 50.3% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($9,412 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Northwest than Farmingdale State College (80% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is 18.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($10,382 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Farmingdale State College (994) is 66 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
IU Northwest vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is higher than Indiana University Northwest (40% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $14,000 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $39,500)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $9,030 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,030)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/