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Overview |
Ithaca College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,828 | 9,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #527 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,510 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,510 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $14,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,297 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,876 | $8,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,007 | 9,455 | ||
| Admitted | 8,398 | 6,535 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1020/1200 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $165 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Ithaca College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (9,541 students vs. 4,828 students)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Ithaca College is 614.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.5% higher at Ithaca College than Farmingdale State College ($50,510.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Ithaca College ($8,224 vs. $34,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 10.2% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,546 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Farmingdale State College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 274% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($31,876 vs. $8,523)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (69.1%)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Farmingdale State College (74% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $2,600 more per year than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $53,500)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,750)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($165 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/