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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | Penn State | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 44% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
SUNY Stony Brook | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $277 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 25,710 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 159.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Penn State than Stony Brook University ($35,946.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Penn State ($17,213 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 28.8% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($12,744 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Penn State Main Campus (82% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($11,584 vs. $10,066)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 69 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State (27)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or Penn State? 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 Penn State and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Stony Brook University (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $55,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $7,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,818)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/