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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | RISD | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 34% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 58% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | RISD | ||
| 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
- Stony Brook University is larger than than RISD based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 2,620 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or RISD?
- Rhode Island School of Design is 698.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($56,435.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.8% higher at RISD than Stony Brook University ($56,435.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than RISD ($17,213 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 7.7% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($15,234 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Rhode Island School of Design (82% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 223.5% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($37,480 vs. $11,584)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island School of Design (1273) is 2 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at RISD (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at RISD (3.71)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than RISD (17.4%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or RISD? 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 RISD and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than Stony Brook University (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $8,200 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $51,100)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/