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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 89% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $204 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 23% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | SUNY-ESF | ||
| 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-ESF based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or SUNY-ESF?
- Stony Brook University and SUNY-ESF cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at SUNY Stony Brook than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($24,990.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than SUNY-ESF ($17,213 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 5.4% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($16,408 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Stony Brook University (89% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 33% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($11,584 vs. $8,713)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 56 points higher than at SUNY-ESF (1215)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SUNY-ESF (27)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $13,100 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $46,200)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,750)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($196 vs. $204)
- More SUNY-ESF 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/