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Iowa Binghamton University UB Rutgers Baruch Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC UConn Minnesota Hofstra| Iowa State University | Stony Brook University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 82% |
Admission |
ISU | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $196 |
Diversity |
ISU | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
ISU | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ISU | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 25,710 students)
ISU vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Iowa State University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($8,678.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at ISU than Stony Brook University ($25,162.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than SUNY Stony Brook ($15,310 vs. $17,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 75.3% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($9,358 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Iowa State University (82% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($11,584 vs. $11,043)
ISU vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 129 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at ISU (3.7)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
ISU vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Stony Brook University (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $5,600 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $53,700)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $4,868 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,868)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($196 vs. $246)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/