Syracuse University is a private research university in Syracuse, New York. Stony Brook University, officially the State University of New York at Stony Brook, is a public research university in Stony Brook, New York.
| Syracuse University | Stony Brook University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5 Out of 10 | 5.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 741 QS World University 2026 # 401 Times Higher Education 2025 # 507 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 452 QS World University 2026 # 215 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 251 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 111 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 213 for Medicine by Round University Ranking 2018 # 107 for Law by US News 2025 | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 351 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -151 PG Programs -79 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -45 PG Programs -38 |
| Acceptance Rate | 42.0 % | 49.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-500 IELTS-6.5 SAT-1180 TOEFL-90 | IELTS-6 SAT-1210 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 54270 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 29175 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15924 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 24740 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28890 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 32781 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Average annual salaries are lisited below :
| Around 94% of the bachelors program students secure employment or continue education after graduation. Some of the majors and the median salary after one year of graduation are as follows: Nursing: $92,481 Allied health: $79,891 Computer Engineering: $64,315 Civil Engineering: 63,949 Computer Science: $60,875 |
| application requirements | Academic credentials; two academic recommendations; Proof of English language proficiency; SAT/ACT scores (Optional); Standardized test scores (GMAT/ GRE); Resume; Personal Statement/ Essays; Additional Requirements (Video component, work experience, research proposal) | Submit official transcripts Submit LORs Submit personal essay Submit English language proficiency scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.1/10 Read 10 reviews | 7.0/10 Read 8 reviews |
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| General Facts | Syracuse University | Stony Brook University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1831 | 1957 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 46% Male, 54% Female |
| Location Facts | located in the heart of New York State in Syracuse; main campus sits on top of a hill overlooking the city of Syracuse; Additional centers located in New York City, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. | The main campus is in the historic north shore hamlet of Stony Brook near the geographic midpoint of Long Island, approximately 50 miles (80 km) east of Manhattan and 62 miles (100 km) west of Montauk. The university also has campuses in Manhattan and Southampton. |
| Library | 4 libraries & Special Collections and Resource Center; 24/7 assistance; 4.8 million items; 697,448 ebooks; 45,000 feet of manuscripts and rare books & a cafe. | Stony Brook University library subscribes to hundreds of publications, journals, and online databases such as Academic Search Complete, JSTOR, Web of Science, Ebscohost, IEEE Xplore, Project MUSE, ScienceDirect, and more. The library has rare book collection of more than 30,000 special, scarce, and unique titles dating from 1493 to the present. |
| Campus Life | Largest domed stadium in the nation- ‘The Loud House’; Hendricks Chapel; Performing Arts Centre; Schine and Goldstein Student Centers; Connective Corridor; Student Run Media; The Coalitions of Museums and Art Centres; University Bookstore; over 300 student organizations | Stony Brook has a wide variety of student-run organizations on campus, which include sororities and fraternities, and a count of almost 300 recognized student clubs and organizations. The Undergraduate Student Government at Stony Brook University is trusted with the responsibility of budgeting the undergraduate student activity fee which funds most student run organizations on campus. The Graduate Student Organization is responsible for budgeting the graduate student activity fee, and supplies a variety of funding opportunities, programming, student services, and funding for departmental and student organizations. Incoming freshmen are welcomed to the university in August with First Night Out, a night of events taking place on the Friday in which they move in. Organized by Student Engagement and Activities, the night consists of a "Party on the Plaza" as well as various assorted activities.Wolfieland, an annual carnival, began in 2016 and takes place during September. Stony Brook University's intercollegiate athletics teams, known as the Stony Brook Seawolves, compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level and are members of the Colonial Athletic Association. In 2013, Stony Brook University launched its own bike share system to provide a sustainable transportation alternative for students. |
| Hostel | #Housing and Food - $15924 | #On campus - $13446 #Off campus (not with family) - $13999 #Off campus (with family) - $5336 |
| Famous Alumni | 258,483 alumni; Joe Biden (47th vice president of USA); Eileen Collins (first female Space Shuttle pilot & commander); Aaron Sorkin (playwright & screenwriter); Al Waleed bin Talal (Saudi businessman, investor); Dick Clark (American radio & TV personality); Megyn Kelly (American journalist, political commentator, & news anchor); Vanessa Williams (national recording artist & actor); Drew Taggart (member of the Grammy-Award winning group The Chainsmokers). | Chris Algieri, professional boxer and former WBO junior welterweight title holder |
| City Life | Syracuse- 5th most populated city with metropolitan population of 700,000; hub for cultural, recreational, and artistic events such as Syracuse Stage, Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, Everson Museum of Art, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Armory Square; Hanover Square restaurants, coffee houses, & shops, City Market, Destiny USA mall, festivals such as JazzFest, Winterfest, etc. Unemployment rate: 4.5% (Dec 2019). | Stony Brook, NY is an attractive city northeast of New York City full of incredible sites such as Stony Brook University displaying its distinct landscape or Avalon Park great for recreational activities; visitors can also join in the magnificent Summer Arts Festival celebrating culture through arts and music every August. |
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