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Overview |
KSC | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 9,541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #746 | #527 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,230 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,860 | $14,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,405 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,527 | $8,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
KSC | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,666 | 9,455 | ||
| Admitted | 4,157 | 6,535 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1020/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSC | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $165 |
Diversity |
KSC | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
KSC | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 1% | ||
Campus |
KSC | 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 KSC based on total student enrollment (9,541 students vs. 2,846 students)
KSC vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Keene State College is 66.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at KSC than Farmingdale State College ($23,230.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than KSC ($8,224 vs. $20,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 4.9% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($13,860 vs. $14,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Farmingdale State College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 23.5% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($10,527 vs. $8,523)
KSC vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC 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 KSC .
- The average SAT score at Farmingdale State College (994) is 3 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming KSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (21)
- Accepted freshman SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (69.1%)
KSC vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Farmingdale State College (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $9,100 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,400)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $10,295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,295)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($165 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/