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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | West Point | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 0% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | N/A |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 81% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 92% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than West Point based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 4,393 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or West Point?
- Stony Brook University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at SUNY Stony Brook than United States Military Academy ($24,990.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than United States Military Academy (82% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($11,584 vs. $0)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or SUNY Stony Brook .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SUNY Stony Brook (3.94)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than West Point (12%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or West Point? 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 West Point and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than Stony Brook University (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/