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Overview |
Emerson | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 82% |
Admission |
Emerson | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Feb 20, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $196 |
Diversity |
Emerson | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Emerson | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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 Emerson based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Emerson College is 639.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.2% higher at Emerson than Stony Brook University ($52,288.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Emerson ($17,213 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 19% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,408 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Emerson College (82% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 110.3% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($24,360 vs. $11,584)
Emerson vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson 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 Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 60 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Stony Brook University (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $49,200)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,500)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($196 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/