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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | NC State | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 71% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $214 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 14% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 25,710 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or NC State?
- Stony Brook University is 8.2% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at NC State than Stony Brook University ($28,276.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than SUNY Stony Brook ($14,852 vs. $17,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 28.7% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($12,748 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (82% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 26.2% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($11,584 vs. $9,181)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 7 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at NC State (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at NC State (3.83)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than NC State (47.2%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or NC State? 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 NC State and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Stony Brook University (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $2,100 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $57,200)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $1,782 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,782)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($196 vs. $214)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/