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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | CNU | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 66% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 4,559 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 32.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at SUNY Stony Brook than Christopher Newport University ($24,990.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than CNU ($17,213 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 36.8% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($11,990 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Christopher Newport University (82% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 44.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($11,584 vs. $8,022)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 116 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or CNU? 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 CNU and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than Christopher Newport University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $12,200 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $47,100)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/