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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #599 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,108 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,996 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,256 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,999 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 2,664 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 |
Saint Peters; SPC | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $165 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | 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 Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 3,430 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Saint Peter's University is 448.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.4% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Farmingdale State College ($38,790.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Saint Peters; SPC ($8,111 vs. $11,996)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 20.9% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($14,148 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Farmingdale State College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 239.6% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($35,256 vs. $10,382)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Farmingdale State College (994) is 76 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Farmingdale State College (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Saint Peters; SPC graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,400)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/