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Overview |
Brandeis University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 82% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Brandeis University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 5,581 students)
Brandeis University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Brandeis University is 773% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147% higher at Brandeis University than Stony Brook University ($61,724.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Brandeis University ($17,213 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 4.2% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($16,408 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Brandeis University (82% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 191.2% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($33,733 vs. $11,584)
Brandeis University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 89 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SUNY Stony Brook (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Brandeis University (3.84)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Stony Brook University (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $7,400 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/