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Overview |
IU South Bend | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #599 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | 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 | $9,190 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 63% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 South Bend | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $165 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU South Bend | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Indiana University South Bend 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 South Bend 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 Farmingdale State College than IU South Bend ($8,111 vs. $8,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 53.9% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($9,190 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than Farmingdale State College (95% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is 32.7% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($10,382 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Farmingdale State College (994) is 39 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (21)
- Accepted freshman SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
IU South Bend vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is higher than Indiana University South Bend (40% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $16,400 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $37,100)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $8,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($16,000 vs. $24,530)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($165 vs. $253)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/