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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 57% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Stony Brook | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $247 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 32% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 25,710 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 71.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Virginia Tech than Stony Brook University ($31,754.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Virginia Tech ($17,213 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 29.4% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($12,680 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Virginia Tech (82% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 51.4% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($11,584 vs. $7,649)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 61 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at SUNY Stony Brook (3.94)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Stony Brook University (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $5,700 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $4,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,966)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($196 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/