Head to head · New York
Which of these costs less depends on what you earn. At under $30k and below, Stony Brook University is the cheaper of the two; from $30–48k up, New York University is. Sticker price shows none of this.
| Household income | New York University | Stony Brook University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,977 | $12,943 | $4,034 |
| $30–48k | $14,017 | $15,432 | $1,415 |
| $48–75k | $16,862 | $20,728 | $3,866 |
| $75–110k | $32,766 | $23,424 | $9,342 |
| Over $110k | $66,876 | $27,716 | $39,160 |
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.
Listed New York University first, then Stony Brook University. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again New York University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
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.
New York University — every income band · Stony Brook University — every income band · All New York public colleges