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Overview |
WestConn | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #599 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 63% |
Admission |
WestConn | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $165 |
Diversity |
WestConn | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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 WestConn based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Farmingdale State College is 9.4% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at WestConn than Farmingdale State College ($19,358.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than WestConn ($8,111 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($14,148 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Farmingdale State College (72% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is 14.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($10,382 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
WestConn vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is the same as at Farmingdale State College (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $6,100 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,400)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/