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USD Binghamton University San Diego State UCSB UB UCI UCLA UC Davis UW-Seattle Rutgers UC Berkeley Baruch| University of California San Diego | Stony Brook University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSD | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 42,376 | 25,865 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,198 | $17,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,293 | $18,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,176 | $10,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 82% |
Admission |
UCSD | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 130,771 | 50,341 | ||
| Admitted | 32,062 | 24,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.5% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1320/1490 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UCSD | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $196 |
Diversity |
UCSD | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
UCSD | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | 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 San Diego is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (42,376 students vs. 25,865 students)
UCSD vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or SUNY Stony Brook?
- University of California San Diego is 67.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at UCSD than Stony Brook University ($42,611.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California San Diego than SUNY Stony Brook ($13,293 vs. $18,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of California San Diego are 2.7% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($17,198 vs. $17,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than University of California San Diego (82% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 135.5% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($24,176 vs. $10,266)
UCSD vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD 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 UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 73 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SUNY Stony Brook (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UCSD (3.82)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than UCSD (24.5%)
UCSD vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD 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 UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than Stony Brook University (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $8,600 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $59,300)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($18,500 vs. $19,000)
- UCSD graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($191 vs. $196)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/