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Overview |
FDU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #599 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
FDU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
FDU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $165 |
Diversity |
FDU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
FDU | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 7,285 students)
FDU vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 370.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.9% higher at FDU than Farmingdale State College ($33,264.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than FDU ($8,111 vs. $16,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 10.2% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($14,148 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Farmingdale State College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 189.5% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($30,059 vs. $10,382)
FDU vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU 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 FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is 1 points higher than at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (994)
- Incoming FDU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (21)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
FDU vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Farmingdale State College (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $600 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $52,900)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($165 vs. $268)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/