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Overview |
TCNJ | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,652 | 25,865 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,706 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,589 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,569 | $17,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,379 | $18,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,824 | $10,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 82% |
Admission |
TCNJ | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,668 | 50,341 | ||
| Admitted | 7,251 | 24,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1320/1490 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
TCNJ | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $196 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
TCNJ | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (25,865 students vs. 7,652 students)
TCNJ vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or SUNY Stony Brook?
- The College of New Jersey is 108% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($14,706.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at SUNY Stony Brook than The College of New Jersey ($26,860.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than TCNJ ($18,601 vs. $22,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 13.4% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($15,569 vs. $17,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than The College of New Jersey (82% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 34.7% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($13,824 vs. $10,266)
TCNJ vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ 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 TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 44 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49%)
TCNJ vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ 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 TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Stony Brook University (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $2,800 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,250)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($196 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/