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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 95% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 |
SUNY Stony Brook | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $227 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 81% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 63% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 2,854 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 773.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.1% higher at Gettysburg College than Stony Brook University ($61,760.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Gettysburg College ($17,213 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 9.9% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($14,930 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Stony Brook University (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 273.3% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($43,239 vs. $11,584)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or SUNY Stony Brook .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Stony Brook University (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $1,600 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($196 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/