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Overview |
Trinity College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 25,865 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,430 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,430 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,990 | $17,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,806 | $18,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,240 | $10,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 82% |
Admission |
Trinity College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,396 | 50,341 | ||
| Admitted | 2,144 | 24,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1460 | 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 | Jan 17, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Trinity College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $196 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Trinity College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | 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 Trinity College based on total student enrollment (25,865 students vs. 2,276 students)
Trinity College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Trinity College is 811.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($64,430.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.9% higher at Trinity College than Stony Brook University ($64,430.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Trinity College ($18,601 vs. $31,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 1.9% lower than costs at Trinity College ($17,662 vs. $17,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Trinity College (82% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 399.1% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($51,240 vs. $10,266)
Trinity College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College 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 Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Trinity College (33.5%)
Trinity College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College 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 Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Stony Brook University (86% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $12,200 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($196 vs. $217)
- More Trinity College 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/