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Overview |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Farmingdale, NY | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | farmingdale.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,148 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,111 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,382 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1178 | 913/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $212 |
Diversity |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Commerce is larger than than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 9,314 students)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or A&M Commerce?
- Farmingdale State College is 47.6% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at A&M Commerce than Farmingdale State College ($17,030.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than A&M Commerce ($8,111 vs. $13,025)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Commerce are 45.4% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($9,728 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Commerce than Farmingdale State College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is 4% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Commerce ($10,382 vs. $9,983)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale .
- The average SAT score at Farmingdale State College (994) is 14 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman A&M Commerce students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is higher than Texas A & M University Commerce (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $12,300 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $41,200)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $4,514 lower median federal student loan debt than A&M Commerce graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,514)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than A&M Commerce graduates. ($165 vs. $212)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/