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Binghamton University UB George Washington Notre Dame Duke Rutgers Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt Baruch NYU UVA| Georgetown University | Stony Brook University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 82% |
Admission |
Georgetown | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1320/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $196 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Georgetown | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Georgetown based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Georgetown University is 775.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.6% higher at Georgetown than Stony Brook University ($61,872.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Georgetown ($17,213 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 14.7% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($16,408 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Georgetown University (82% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 296.7% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($45,949 vs. $11,584)
Georgetown vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown 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 Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 145 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SUNY Stony Brook (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Georgetown (3.89)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Stony Brook University (94% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $59,600 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $59,300)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($15,500 vs. $19,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($160 vs. $196)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/