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Overview |
Michigan | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 82% |
Admission |
Michigan | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $196 |
Diversity |
Michigan | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Michigan | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | 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 Michigan is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 25,710 students)
Michigan vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or SUNY Stony Brook?
- University of Michigan is 132% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.1% higher at Michigan than Stony Brook University ($55,002.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Michigan ($17,213 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 24.6% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($13,171 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than University of Michigan (82% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 30.5% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($15,121 vs. $11,584)
Michigan vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan 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 Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 113 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming Michigan 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 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Michigan (3.88)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Stony Brook University (90% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $15,100 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $1,103 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,103)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan graduates. ($196 vs. $207)
- More Michigan 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/