Stony Brook University

The Stony Brook University fees range between INR 25L and INR 32L for undergraduate programs and between INR 10L and INR 29L for postgraduate programs. Students can check the tuition fees of the popular programs from the below table:

The overall cost at Stony Brook University includes tuition fees, housing, meals, books, transportation, personal expenses, and more. The tuition, fees, housing, and meals come under direct cost which is INR 40L, and books, transportation, and personal expenses come under indirect cost. The total estimated cost to be a part of Stony Brook University is INR 44L. Students can check the segregation from the below table:

Stony Brook University provides test options for submitting a GRE score for graduate admission. However, students prefer to submit official scores to the university to add a positive factor during application review. Along with the GRE scores, students must submit GPA scores (minimum 3 or above) letters of recommendation, personal statements, official transcripts, and English language proficiency scores at the time of admission. The university reviews the application and responds within a few weeks.

Stony Brook University expects a minimum cumulative GPA of 3 or above on a 4-point scale during postgraduate admission. Along with the GPA score, students must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university as a basic eligibility criterion. Also, they must submit documents, such as three letters of recommendation, personal statements, GRE scores, and official transcripts, and prove their English language proficiency by submitting the scores of IELTS, TOEFL, and more.

Stony Brook University is one of the top Universities in New York. It ranked #58 among National Universities, #26 in Top Public schools, #134 in Best Value Schools, and #69 for providing the best Undergraduate Engineering Programs. International students seek Stony Brook University admissions every year for its excellent academic reputation. As per the official enrollment received, the university enrolled over 17,000 undergraduate admissions from various ethnicities. The total number of international students was 1,531 among 17,549 students, contributing 8.72% of the total.

Stony Brook University expects a GPA of 3 on a scale of 4 from international students. Along with GPA, factors such as ACT/SAT scores, English language proficiency scores, prior experiences, and extracurricular participation are equally important to during admission. The minimum requirement for ACT is 19 and the 480 for SAT. The students scoring above the required score have more chances of selection.

University at Buffalo as well as Stony Brook University are some of the top universities in US. In terms of rankings, the Stony Brook University has an upper hand. However, Uni of Buffallo offers a higher placement package for MBA graduates.

Given below is the comprehensive comparison between both the universities: