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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College vs Stony Brook University

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College Stony Brook University
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 48% 49%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,100-1,400 1,330-1,500
ACT range (mid 50%) n/a 29-33
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $3,033 $18,784
Sticker cost of attendance $14,170 $30,539
Graduation rate 72% 76%
Retention rate 89% 90%
Undergraduates 16,154 18,101
Student-faculty ratio 19:1 19:1
Setting New York, NY Stony Brook, NY
Type Public Public
Application fee n/a $50
Test policy n/a Required for some

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is CUNY Bernard M Baruch College or Stony Brook University harder to get into?

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is more selective, with a 48% acceptance rate versus 49% at Stony Brook University. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College or Stony Brook University?

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College has the lower average net price ($3,033 versus $18,784). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.