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Overview |
Springfield College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 9,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #527 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $14,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $8,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Springfield College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 9,455 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 6,535 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1020/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $165 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Springfield College | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | 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 Springfield College based on total student enrollment (9,541 students vs. 2,785 students)
Springfield College vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Springfield College is 502.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.7% higher at Springfield College than Farmingdale State College ($42,566.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Springfield College ($8,224 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 2.4% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($14,202 vs. $14,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Farmingdale State College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 238.1% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($28,817 vs. $8,523)
Springfield College vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College 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 Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 48 points higher than at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (994)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (21)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (69.1%)
Springfield College vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College 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 Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Farmingdale State College (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,200)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $24,500)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($165 vs. $253)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/