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Overview |
UA Huntsville | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 82% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 |
UA Huntsville | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $196 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 9,237 students)
UA Huntsville vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or SUNY Stony Brook?
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is 43.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($10,120.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at SUNY Stony Brook than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($24,990.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than UA Huntsville ($17,213 vs. $18,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 47.5% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($11,122 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Stony Brook University (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 29% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($11,584 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 50 points higher than at UA Huntsville (1221)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UA Huntsville (27)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UA Huntsville (3.81)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
UA Huntsville vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $8,800 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $50,500)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,500)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($196 vs. $242)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/