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Overview |
Smith College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,830 | 25,865 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,260 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,260 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,310 | $17,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,823 | $18,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,311 | $10,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 82% |
Admission |
Smith College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 50,341 | ||
| Admitted | 1,947 | 24,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1408/1540 | 1320/1490 | ||
| 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 |
Smith College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $196 |
Diversity |
Smith College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Smith College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Smith College based on total student enrollment (25,865 students vs. 2,830 students)
Smith College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Smith College is 766.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($61,260.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.1% higher at Smith College than Stony Brook University ($61,260.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Smith College ($18,601 vs. $27,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 20.7% lower than costs at Smith College ($17,662 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Smith College (82% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 429% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($54,311 vs. $10,266)
Smith College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith 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 Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SUNY Stony Brook (3.94)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Smith College (19.7%)
Smith College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith 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 Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Stony Brook University (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $48,900)
- Stony Brook University and Smith College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($19,000 vs. $19,000)
- Stony Brook University and Smith College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($196 vs. $196)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/