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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,865 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,860 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,662 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,601 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,266 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 43% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,341 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 24,670 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1200/1453 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Stony Brook | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $155 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 24% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 25,865 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 63% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at UW-Seattle than Stony Brook University ($40,878.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than SUNY Stony Brook ($11,023 vs. $18,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($17,662 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than University of Washington Seattle Campus (82% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 40.2% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($14,390 vs. $10,266)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 13 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at UW-Seattle (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UW-Seattle (3.82)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than Stony Brook University (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $6,500 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $59,300)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,000)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($155 vs. $196)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/