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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | Mason | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 74% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Stony Brook | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $204 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 17% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | Mason | ||
| 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
- George Mason University is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 25,710 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or Mason?
- George Mason University is 38.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Mason than Stony Brook University ($35,377.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Mason ($17,213 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 25.1% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($13,120 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than George Mason University (82% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 7.7% larger than aid received George Mason University ($11,584 vs. $10,760)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 118 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or Mason? 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 Mason and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than George Mason University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $2,600 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,750)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($196 vs. $204)
- More Mason 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/