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Overview |
Manhattan College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 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 | Aug 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $196 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Manhattan College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | 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 Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Manhattan College is 523.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at Manhattan College than Stony Brook University ($44,100.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Manhattan College ($17,213 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 12.4% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($16,408 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 175.2% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($31,882 vs. $11,584)
Manhattan College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan 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 Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 174 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Manhattan College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan 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 Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Stony Brook University (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $7,400 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/