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Overview |
Colby College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 82% |
Admission |
Colby College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 |
Colby College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $196 |
Diversity |
Colby College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Colby College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Colby College is 760.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.5% higher at Colby College than Stony Brook University ($60,840.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than SUNY Stony Brook ($16,951 vs. $17,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 0.5% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($16,330 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Colby College (82% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 432.8% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($61,714 vs. $11,584)
Colby College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College 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 Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 92 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming Colby College 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 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Colby College (3.86)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College 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 Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Stony Brook University (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $14,100 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $345 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,345)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($196 vs. $200)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/