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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | USMMA | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 11% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY Stony Brook | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $67 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 85% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 943 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or USMMA?
- Stony Brook University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at SUNY Stony Brook than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($24,990.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than SUNY Stony Brook ($4,891 vs. $17,213)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (82% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 158.1% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($11,584 vs. $4,489)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 51 points higher than at USMMA (1220)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than USMMA (27.3%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or USMMA? 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 USMMA and SUNY Stony Brook.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $33,100 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $59,300)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($6,500 vs. $19,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($67 vs. $196)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/