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Overview |
Michigan Tech | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $196 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 7,063 students)
Michigan Tech vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Michigan Technological University is 144.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Michigan Tech than Stony Brook University ($39,256.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Michigan Tech ($17,213 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 36.1% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($12,058 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 39.1% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($16,114 vs. $11,584)
Michigan Tech vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech 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 Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 64 points higher than at Michigan Tech (1207)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Michigan Tech (3.78)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Michigan Tech vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech 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 Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than Michigan Technological University (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $6,700 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $7,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,900)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($196 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/