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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | Pitt | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,865 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,860 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,662 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,601 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,266 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 82% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,341 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 24,670 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $278 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 83% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 38% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 25,865 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 185.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Pitt than Stony Brook University ($38,520.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Pitt ($18,601 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 31.6% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($13,420 vs. $17,662)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University as University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (82% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 2.8% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($10,551 vs. $10,266)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 1 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or Pitt? 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 Pitt and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Stony Brook University (79% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $58,000)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $7,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,909)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($196 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/