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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $227 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than SUNY College at Plattsburgh based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 4,474 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- Stony Brook University and SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 College at Plattsburgh ($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 College at Plattsburgh ($17,213 vs. $17,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Plattsburgh are 6.7% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($15,380 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than Stony Brook University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 8.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($11,584 vs. $10,667)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 185 points higher than at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (23)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 College at Plattsburgh and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $15,300 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $44,000)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($196 vs. $227)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/