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Overview |
Clarkson | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 25,865 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $17,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $18,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $10,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Clarkson | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 50,341 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 24,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1320/1490 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Clarkson | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Clarkson | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | 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 Clarkson based on total student enrollment (25,865 students vs. 3,603 students)
Clarkson vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Clarkson University is 701.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.9% higher at Clarkson than Stony Brook University ($56,642.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Clarkson ($18,601 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 3.8% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($17,016 vs. $17,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 319.8% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($43,097 vs. $10,266)
Clarkson vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson 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 Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 73 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49%)
Clarkson vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Stony Brook University (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $11,500 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/