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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 86% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $215 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 4,184 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Stony Brook University and SUNY at Geneseo cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at SUNY Stony Brook than SUNY at Geneseo ($24,990.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than SUNY at Geneseo ($17,213 vs. $19,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 15.8% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($14,166 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than Stony Brook University (86% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 43.2% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($11,584 vs. $8,089)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 65 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 SUNY at Geneseo and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Stony Brook University (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $8,200 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $51,100)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $1,874 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Geneseo graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,874)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Geneseo graduates. ($196 vs. $215)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/