| SUNY Stony Brook vs. Purchase College |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#120 in National Universities #20 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #171 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #58 in New York Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,931 New York Residents $32,741 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,016 New York Residents $19,266 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,222 New York Residents $29,242 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,256 New York Residents $25,506 Out-of-State |
| More$9,940 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,492 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,420 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,300 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter49.04% | Acceptance Rate | Easier74.05% |
| Favorable14.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.91% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger26,689 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,333 |
| Larger18,263 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,257 |
| Larger8,426 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller76 |
| Larger1,783 | Online Student Population | Smaller29 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower63% |
| Lower14% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher23% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,315) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,700) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,154) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,740) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 2,954 | Number of faculty | 434 |
| Higher$126,439 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,709 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.