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Overview |
UConn | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 25,865 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $17,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $18,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $10,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 82% |
Admission |
UConn | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 50,341 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 24,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1320/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $196 |
Diversity |
UConn | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
UConn | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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 Connecticut is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 25,865 students)
UConn vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or SUNY Stony Brook?
- University of Connecticut is 131% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at UConn than Stony Brook University ($39,000.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than UConn ($18,601 vs. $22,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 26.2% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($13,996 vs. $17,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than University of Connecticut (82% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 65.5% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($16,989 vs. $10,266)
UConn vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn 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 UConn .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 21 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming UConn students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at SUNY Stony Brook (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49%)
UConn vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Stony Brook University (83% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $2,700 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,500)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/