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BU Binghamton University Villanova Northeastern UB Rutgers Tufts Baruch Babson Colgate Brandeis University UConn| Boston College | Stony Brook University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 82% |
Admission |
BC | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $196 |
Diversity |
BC | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
BC | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 10% | ||
Campus |
BC | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| 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
- Stony Brook University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 15,287 students)
BC vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Boston College is 790.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.9% higher at BC than Stony Brook University ($62,950.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than BC ($17,213 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 1.8% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($16,120 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Boston College (82% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 331.6% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($49,992 vs. $11,584)
BC vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 109 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SUNY Stony Brook (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at BC (3.86)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 Stony Brook and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Stony Brook University (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $31,600 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University and BC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($19,000 vs. $19,000)
- Stony Brook University and BC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($196 vs. $196)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/