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Overview |
Ithaca College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $196 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Ithaca College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Ithaca College is 580.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at Ithaca College than Stony Brook University ($48,126.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Ithaca College ($17,213 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 3% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($15,934 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 156.2% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($29,677 vs. $11,584)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Ithaca College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Stony Brook University (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $56,100)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,750)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($196 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/