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SUNY College at Old Westbury Lehman Molloy College Adelphi University Mercy Queens College John Jay SUNY Stony Brook UB Saint Joseph's College-New York Hofstra University at Albany- SUNY| Monroe College Main Campus | Farmingdale State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Monroe College-Main Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,011 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monroecollege.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monroe College-Main Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,432 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,157 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,792 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 63% |
Admission |
Monroe College-Main Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,670 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 2,196 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Monroe College-Main Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monroe College-Main Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,450 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $165 |
Diversity |
Monroe College-Main Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 44% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Monroe College-Main Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Monroe College-Main Campus | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than Monroe College-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 7,011 students)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monroe College-Main Campus or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Monroe College Main Campus is 118.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($15,432.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale than Monroe College Main Campus ($16,980.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Monroe College-Main Campus ($8,111 vs. $9,157)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monroe College Main Campus are 25.2% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($11,300 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monroe College Main Campus than Farmingdale State College (92% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monroe College Main Campus students is 52.1% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($15,792 vs. $10,382)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monroe College-Main Campus 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 Monroe College-Main Campus .
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Monroe College-Main Campus (59.8%)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monroe College-Main Campus 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 Monroe College-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Monroe College-Main Campus is higher than Farmingdale State College (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $21,000 more per year than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $32,500)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $4,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,450)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates. ($165 vs. $211)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monroe College-Main Campus 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/