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Overview |
Baruch | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,854 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,352 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,991 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Baruch | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,693 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 12,727 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1320/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $196 |
Diversity |
Baruch | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Baruch | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Baruch based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 19,854 students)
Baruch vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Stony Brook University is 2% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at SUNY Stony Brook than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($24,990.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than SUNY Stony Brook ($4,991 vs. $17,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 11.8% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($16,408 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 22.9% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($11,584 vs. $9,423)
Baruch vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch 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 Baruch .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 41 points higher than at Baruch (1230)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Baruch (3.7)
- Baruch has a higher acceptance rate (49.5%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Baruch vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch 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 Baruch.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $2,500 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $59,300)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $8,200 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($10,800 vs. $19,000)
- Baruch graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($111 vs. $196)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/