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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY Stony Brook | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $273 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 68% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 1,959 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 710% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.2% higher at Muhlenberg College than Stony Brook University ($57,270.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Muhlenberg College ($17,213 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 22.1% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($13,440 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Stony Brook University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 231.6% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($38,412 vs. $11,584)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or SUNY Stony Brook .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or Muhlenberg College? 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 Muhlenberg College and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Stony Brook University (86% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $4,400 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $7,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,490)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($196 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/