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Overview |
Nazareth College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 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 |
Nazareth College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $196 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Nazareth College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 2,522 students)
Nazareth College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Nazareth College is 428% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at Nazareth College than Stony Brook University ($37,330.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Nazareth College ($17,213 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 8% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($15,190 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Stony Brook University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 95.3% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($22,625 vs. $11,584)
Nazareth College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth 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 Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Nazareth College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth 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 Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Stony Brook University (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $44,900)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $7,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,501)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($196 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/