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Overview |
UC Berkeley | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 45,307 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #63 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berkeley.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Berkeley | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,402 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,257 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,669 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 82% |
Admission |
UC Berkeley | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 128,209 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 14,523 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.3% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/35 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1530 | 1320/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Berkeley | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Berkeley | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,700 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,200 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $196 |
Diversity |
UC Berkeley | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
UC Berkeley | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UC Berkeley | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Berkeley is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (45,307 students vs. 25,710 students)
UC Berkeley vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Berkeley or SUNY Stony Brook?
- University of California Berkeley is 63.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at UC Berkeley than Stony Brook University ($41,636.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than UC Berkeley ($17,213 vs. $19,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 30.4% lower than costs at University of California Berkeley ($16,408 vs. $21,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than University of California Berkeley (82% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Berkeley students is 87.1% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($21,669 vs. $11,584)
UC Berkeley vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley .
- The average SAT score at University of California Berkeley (1397) is 126 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming UC Berkeley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SUNY Stony Brook (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UC Berkeley (3.87)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than UC Berkeley (11.3%)
UC Berkeley vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley.
- The graduation rate at UC Berkeley is higher than Stony Brook University (90% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of California Berkeley earn on average $15,400 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($74,700 vs. $59,300)
- University of California Berkeley students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($14,200 vs. $19,000)
- UC Berkeley graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($146 vs. $196)
- More UC Berkeley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/