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Overview |
Illinois | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 82% |
Admission |
Illinois | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $196 |
Diversity |
Illinois | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Illinois | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 25,710 students)
Illinois vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or SUNY Stony Brook?
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is 76.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($12,474.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Illinois than Stony Brook University ($30,446.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than SUNY Stony Brook ($14,544 vs. $17,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign are 29% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($12,720 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (82% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students is 42.9% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($16,552 vs. $11,584)
Illinois vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois 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 Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 34 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at SUNY Stony Brook (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Illinois (3.79)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Stony Brook University (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $7,200 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,500)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois graduates. ($196 vs. $211)
- More Illinois 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/