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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | UofSC | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
SUNY Stony Brook | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $240 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 47% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 25,710 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 73.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at UofSC than Stony Brook University ($33,528.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than UofSC ($17,213 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 39.3% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($11,780 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Stony Brook University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 68.4% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($11,584 vs. $6,880)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 51 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or UofSC? 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 UofSC and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Stony Brook University (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $7,600 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $51,700)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,250)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($196 vs. $240)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC 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/