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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 82% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1320/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $196 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 16,658 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or SUNY Stony Brook?
- SUNY at Albany and SUNY Stony Brook cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at SUNY Stony Brook than SUNY at Albany ($24,990.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than University at Albany- SUNY ($17,213 vs. $17,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 5.2% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($15,598 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Stony Brook University (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 0.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($11,584 vs. $11,485)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 180 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than SUNY at Albany (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $3,500 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $55,800)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $2,065 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,065)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($196 vs. $217)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/