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Overview |
UNI | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,013 | 9,541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | #527 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,396 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,648 | $14,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,931 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,325 | $8,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 63% |
Admission |
UNI | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,913 | 9,455 | ||
| Admitted | 4,638 | 6,535 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1210 | 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNI | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $165 |
Diversity |
UNI | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (9,541 students vs. 9,013 students)
UNI vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- University of Northern Iowa is 18.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($8,396.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at UNI than Farmingdale State College ($19,940.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than UNI ($8,224 vs. $15,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 50.8% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($9,648 vs. $14,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Iowa than Farmingdale State College (74% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is 60.1% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($8,523 vs. $5,325)
UNI vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI 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 UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 56 points higher than at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (994)
- Incoming UNI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (21)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (69.1%)
UNI vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Farmingdale State College (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $5,800 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,700)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $4,625 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,625)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($165 vs. $213)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/