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Overview |
Brooklyn College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 1320/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $196 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Brooklyn College based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 14,195 students)
Brooklyn College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Stony Brook University is 2% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at SUNY Stony Brook than CUNY Brooklyn College ($24,990.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than SUNY Stony Brook ($5,972 vs. $17,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 9.2% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($16,408 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 23.1% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($11,584 vs. $9,411)
Brooklyn College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 156 points higher than at Brooklyn College (1115)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Brooklyn College has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Brooklyn College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $8,618 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($10,382 vs. $19,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($107 vs. $196)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/