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Overview |
Washington College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Washington College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $196 |
Diversity |
Washington College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Washington College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Washington College is 616.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.6% higher at Washington College than Stony Brook University ($50,626.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Washington College ($17,213 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 18.6% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($13,834 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Stony Brook University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 208% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($35,683 vs. $11,584)
Washington College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College 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 Washington College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Washington College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Stony Brook University (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $50,800)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,250)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($196 vs. $250)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/