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Binghamton University UB RPI Rutgers Baruch UConn Clarkson Hofstra Hunter Stevens Adelphi University NYU| Rochester Institute of Technology | Stony Brook University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 82% |
Admission |
RIT | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
RIT | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $196 |
Diversity |
RIT | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
RIT | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 10% | ||
Campus |
RIT | 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
- Stony Brook University is larger than than RIT based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 16,615 students)
RIT vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 659.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115% higher at RIT than Stony Brook University ($53,720.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than RIT ($17,213 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 9.5% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($14,978 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Stony Brook University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 151.4% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($29,122 vs. $11,584)
RIT vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT 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 RIT .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 20 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Incoming RIT students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at SUNY Stony Brook (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
RIT vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT 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 RIT .
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $5,600 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($19,000 vs. $28,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($196 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/