Head to head · New York
CUNY Hunter College costs less than Stony Brook University at every income band federal data covers — between $11,914 and $15,457 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | CUNY Hunter College | Stony Brook University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,029 | $12,943 | $11,914 |
| $30–48k | $1,935 | $15,432 | $13,497 |
| $48–75k | $6,003 | $20,728 | $14,725 |
| $75–110k | $8,810 | $23,424 | $14,614 |
| Over $110k | $12,259 | $27,716 | $15,457 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
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Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
CUNY Hunter College — every income band · Stony Brook University — every income band · All New York public colleges