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Overview |
SUNY Stony Brook | Utah | ||
| Location | Stony Brook, NY | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,710 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonybrook.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Stony Brook | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,408 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,213 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,584 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
SUNY Stony Brook | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,513 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 19,908 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Stony Brook | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $155 |
Diversity |
SUNY Stony Brook | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY Stony Brook | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 36% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Stony Brook | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Utah is larger than than SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (34,734 students vs. 25,710 students)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Stony Brook or Utah?
- University of Utah is 15.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($8,175.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Utah than Stony Brook University ($28,697.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than SUNY Stony Brook ($12,399 vs. $17,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 43.5% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($11,437 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than Stony Brook University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 19.5% larger than aid received University of Utah ($11,584 vs. $9,696)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Stony Brook or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or SUNY Stony Brook .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 141 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
SUNY Stony Brook vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Stony Brook or Utah? 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 Utah and SUNY Stony Brook.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than University of Utah (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $2,000 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $59,300)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,000)
- Utah graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($155 vs. $196)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/