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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 59% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
SUNY Stony Brook | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $193 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | Texas A&M | ||
| 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
- Texas A & M University College Station is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 25,710 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or Texas A&M?
- Texas A & M University College Station is 32.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($9,339.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Texas A&M than Stony Brook University ($36,239.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Texas A&M ($17,213 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University College Station are 42.1% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($11,550 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Texas A & M University College Station (82% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University College Station students is 6% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($12,278 vs. $11,584)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 59 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Texas A&M (28)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Stony Brook University (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University College Station earn on average $6,300 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $59,300)
- Texas A & M University College Station students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,000)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($193 vs. $196)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/