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Overview |
Minnesota | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 54,890 | 25,865 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,496 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,410 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,028 | $17,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,730 | $18,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,807 | $10,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 82% |
Admission |
Minnesota | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,863 | 50,341 | ||
| Admitted | 30,705 | 24,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1320/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Minnesota | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $196 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Minnesota | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 25,865 students)
Minnesota vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or SUNY Stony Brook?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 105% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($14,496.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Minnesota than Stony Brook University ($34,410.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than SUNY Stony Brook ($16,730 vs. $18,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 35.6% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($13,028 vs. $17,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (82% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 15% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($11,807 vs. $10,266)
Minnesota vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota 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 Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 17 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming Minnesota students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at SUNY Stony Brook (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49%)
Minnesota vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than Stony Brook University (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $58,200)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $1,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,185)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota graduates. ($196 vs. $208)
- More Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/