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Overview |
City College of New York | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
City College of New York | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 |
City College of New York | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $196 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
City College of New York | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 14,489 students)
City College of New York vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Stony Brook University is 2% more expensive to attend than City College of New York 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 City College ($24,990.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than SUNY Stony Brook ($5,181 vs. $17,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 4.1% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($16,408 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 17.9% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($11,584 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York 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 City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 146 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
City College of New York vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than CUNY City College (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $9,500 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $7,600 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($11,400 vs. $19,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($117 vs. $196)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/