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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #599 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 1000/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $165 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Farmingdale State College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($16,980.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($8,111 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 81.2% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($7,809 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Farmingdale State College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is 11.4% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,382 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Farmingdale State College (994) is 6 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $15,600 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $37,900)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $1,020 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($16,000 vs. $17,020)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates. ($165 vs. $175)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/