College comparison

Stony Brook vs UConn

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY	UConn Storrs, CT
Acceptance rateStony Brook University is more selective	49%	52%
SAT (25–75)	1330–1500	1210–1440
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,101	19,835
Avg net price	$18,784	$25,097
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Stony Brook, NY	Storrs, CT

Quick answers

Is Stony Brook University or University of Connecticut harder to get into?

Stony Brook University is more selective: Stony Brook University's acceptance rate is approximately 49% and University of Connecticut's is approximately 52% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Stony Brook University vs University of Connecticut?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1330–1500 at Stony Brook University and 1210–1440 at University of Connecticut. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.