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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Stony Brook | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $129 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 35% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 8,286 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 509.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Jefferson than Stony Brook University ($43,100.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Jefferson ($17,213 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 11.5% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($14,715 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 180.4% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($32,486 vs. $11,584)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or SUNY Stony Brook .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and SUNY Stony Brook.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $63,600 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $59,300)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($12,500 vs. $19,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($129 vs. $196)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/