Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Binghamton University Florida State UB Georgia UCF Clemson Rutgers Miami Baruch UT Austin USF Main Campus UConn| University of Florida | Stony Brook University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Florida | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Florida | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $7,070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 82% |
Admission |
Florida | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1320/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Florida | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $196 |
Diversity |
Florida | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Florida | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Florida | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 25,710 students)
Florida vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Stony Brook University is 57.9% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Florida than Stony Brook University ($25,694.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than SUNY Stony Brook ($11,740 vs. $17,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 49.8% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($10,950 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than Stony Brook University (92% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 9.7% larger than aid received University of Florida ($11,584 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida 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 Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 6 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming Florida students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at SUNY Stony Brook (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Florida (3.9)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida 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 Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Stony Brook University (84% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $3,300 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $59,300)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $3,185 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($15,815 vs. $19,000)
- Florida graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($163 vs. $196)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/