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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,865 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,860 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,662 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,601 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,266 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 49% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,341 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 24,670 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY Stony Brook | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $230 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 44% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 25,865 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or Wisconsin?
- University of Wisconsin Madison is 36.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($9,644.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at Wisconsin than Stony Brook University ($39,042.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than SUNY Stony Brook ($14,216 vs. $18,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 30.8% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($13,500 vs. $17,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than University of Wisconsin Madison (82% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 10.6% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($11,350 vs. $10,266)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 29 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Wisconsin (3.88)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Stony Brook University (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $5,500 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,250)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($196 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/