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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $237 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 48% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 7,861 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 598.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Stony Brook University ($49,410.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Saint Joseph's University ($17,213 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 7.3% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($15,285 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 157.4% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($29,822 vs. $11,584)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or SUNY Stony Brook .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Stony Brook University (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $4,700 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $4,008 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,008)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($196 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/