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Overview |
Marist College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 82% |
Admission |
Marist College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Marist College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $196 |
Diversity |
Marist College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Marist College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 6,464 students)
Marist College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Marist College is 520.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Marist College than Stony Brook University ($43,900.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Marist College ($17,213 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 4.5% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,408 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Stony Brook University (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 97.7% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($22,904 vs. $11,584)
Marist College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist 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 Marist College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Marist College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist 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 Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Stony Brook University (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $300 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $59,000)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/