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Overview |
Connecticut College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 25,865 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $17,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $18,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $10,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 50,341 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 24,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $196 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Connecticut College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (25,865 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Connecticut College is 811.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.8% higher at Connecticut College than Stony Brook University ($64,412.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Connecticut College ($18,601 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 1.3% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($17,662 vs. $17,885)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 283.3% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($39,354 vs. $10,266)
Connecticut College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut 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 Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Connecticut College (38.3%)
Connecticut College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut 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 Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than Stony Brook University (84% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Connecticut College earn on average $1,400 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($60,700 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $4,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,550)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($196 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College 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/