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Overview |
Fordham | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 82% |
Admission |
Fordham | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 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 |
Fordham | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $196 |
Diversity |
Fordham | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Fordham | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 16,556 students)
Fordham vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Fordham University is 705.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.8% higher at Fordham than Stony Brook University ($56,920.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Fordham ($17,213 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 28.4% lower than costs at Fordham University ($16,408 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Stony Brook University (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 186% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($33,129 vs. $11,584)
Fordham vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham 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 Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 2 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming Fordham students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at SUNY Stony Brook (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Fordham vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham 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 Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Stony Brook University (78% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $4,900 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/