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SUNY College at Old Westbury Minnesota State University-Mankato Molloy College Adelphi University NDSU Queens College John Jay Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University SUNY Stony Brook UB| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Farmingdale State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #599 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 63% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $165 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | 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 MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 4,682 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 25% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at MSU Moorhead than Farmingdale State College ($17,674.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than MSU Moorhead ($8,111 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 40% lower than costs at Farmingdale State College ($10,104 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Farmingdale State College (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Farmingdale State College students is 50.4% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($10,382 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 55 points higher than at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (994)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than Farmingdale State College (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $11,100 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $42,400)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $6,276 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,276)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($165 vs. $230)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead 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/