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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,865 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,860 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,662 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,601 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,266 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 40% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,341 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 24,670 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1365/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY Stony Brook | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $201 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 35% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | William & Mary | ||
| 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 William & Mary based on total student enrollment (25,865 students vs. 9,762 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 158.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($18,252.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at William & Mary than Stony Brook University ($42,053.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than William & Mary ($18,601 vs. $20,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 21.3% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($14,555 vs. $17,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than College of William and Mary (82% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 103.7% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($20,908 vs. $10,266)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 82 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at SUNY Stony Brook (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at William & Mary (3.85)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than William & Mary (32.7%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Stony Brook University (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $9,400 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than William & Mary graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,500)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than William & Mary graduates. ($196 vs. $201)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/