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Overview |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Brookville, NY | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,737 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #508 | #599 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,684 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,684 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,876 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,802 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,862 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,332 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 13,279 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1330 | 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 |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $165 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-C W Post Campus | 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
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale based on total student enrollment (15,737 students vs. 9,314 students)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-C W Post Campus or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is 418.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($36,684.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116% higher at Long Island University-C W Post Campus than Farmingdale State College ($36,684.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($8,111 vs. $25,802)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 19.3% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($14,148 vs. $16,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University C W Post Campus than Farmingdale State College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 168.4% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($27,862 vs. $10,382)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-C W Post Campus 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus .
- The average SAT score at Long Island University C W Post Campus (1010) is 16 points higher than at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (994)
- Incoming Long Island University-C W Post Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (21)
- Accepted freshman Long Island University-C W Post Campus students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (73.2%)
Long Island University-C W Post Campus vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-C W Post Campus 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus.
- The graduation rate at Long Island University-C W Post Campus is higher than Farmingdale State College (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Long Island University C W Post Campus earn on average $1,100 more per year than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $53,500)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,500)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($165 vs. $263)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/