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Overview |
St Lawrence University | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,089 | 9,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #157 | #527 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,450 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,450 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $14,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,175 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,490 | $8,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,367 | 9,455 | ||
| Admitted | 3,138 | 6,535 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1255/1410 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St Lawrence University | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 1% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (9,541 students vs. 2,089 students)
St Lawrence University vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- St Lawrence University is 797.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($63,450.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 273.7% higher at St Lawrence University than Farmingdale State College ($63,450.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than St Lawrence University ($8,224 vs. $36,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 13.3% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($14,546 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Farmingdale State College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 410.3% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($43,490 vs. $8,523)
St Lawrence University vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University 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 St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than St Lawrence University (58.5%)
St Lawrence University vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University 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 St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Farmingdale State College (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $400 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $53,100)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/