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Overview |
Truman State | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Truman State | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Truman State | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $196 |
Diversity |
Truman State | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Truman State | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Truman State University is 22.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($8,690.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at SUNY Stony Brook than Truman State University ($24,990.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than SUNY Stony Brook ($13,993 vs. $17,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 65.1% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($9,936 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Truman State University ($11,584 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 25 points higher than at Truman State (1246)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Truman State (28)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Truman State (3.81)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Stony Brook University (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $49,800)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $3,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,656)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($196 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/