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Overview |
Northeastern | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 82% |
Admission |
Northeastern | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $196 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Northeastern | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 25,710 students)
Northeastern vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Northeastern University is 735.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.5% higher at Northeastern than Stony Brook University ($59,100.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Northeastern ($17,213 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 12.3% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,408 vs. $18,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University as Stony Brook University (82% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 265.4% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($42,331 vs. $11,584)
Northeastern vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern 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 Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 164 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at SUNY Stony Brook (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Northeastern (3.91)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than Stony Brook University (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $10,200 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $8,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,875)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($196 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/