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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 67% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY Stony Brook | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $208 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 21% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 630 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 81.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($12,808.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.1% higher at SUNY Stony Brook than University of Minnesota Rochester ($24,990.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than SUNY Stony Brook ($12,613 vs. $17,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Rochester are 27.4% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($12,882 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than University of Minnesota Rochester (82% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 2.1% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($11,833 vs. $11,584)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 161 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and SUNY Stony Brook.
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $1,100 more per year than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $58,200)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $1,185 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,185)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates. ($196 vs. $208)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/