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Overview |
Mercy | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #599 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 63% |
Admission |
Mercy | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 |
Mercy | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $165 |
Diversity |
Mercy | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Mercy | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 8,615 students)
Mercy vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Mercy College is 190.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Mercy than Farmingdale State College ($20,518.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Mercy ($8,111 vs. $15,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 0.4% lower than costs at Mercy College ($14,148 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Farmingdale State College (97% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 42.4% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($14,789 vs. $10,382)
Mercy vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy 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 Mercy .
- Accepted freshman SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
Mercy vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy 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 Mercy.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is higher than Mercy College (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $42,200)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $7,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,699)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($165 vs. $245)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/