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Overview |
U of A | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 25,865 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $17,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $18,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $10,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 82% |
Admission |
U of A | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 50,341 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 24,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
U of A | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $196 |
Diversity |
U of A | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
U of A | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 9% | ||
Campus |
U of A | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 25,865 students)
U of A vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or SUNY Stony Brook?
- University of Arizona is 67.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at U of A than Stony Brook University ($39,340.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than SUNY Stony Brook ($18,144 vs. $18,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 22.7% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($14,400 vs. $17,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Stony Brook University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 60.8% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($16,511 vs. $10,266)
U of A vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A 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 U of A .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49%)
U of A vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than University of Arizona (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $5,300 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $54,000)
- Stony Brook University and U of A graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($19,000 vs. $19,000)
- Stony Brook University and U of A graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($196 vs. $196)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/