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SBU Moves Up in Kiplinger's 'Best Value' Rankings
University named No. 22 best value for in-state students, No. 9 best value for out-of-state students.
Stony Brook University is the No. 22 best value for in-state students and the No. 9 best value for out-of-state students, according to new rankings released by Kiplinger's Personal Finance.
The university was previously ranked the No. 35 best value for in-state students and the No. 29 best value for out-of-state students.
Stony Brook president Dr. Samuel L. Stanley Jr. called the rankings gratifying.
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"Stony Brook prides itself on delivering the best education at the most affordable price, which is especially important in these difficult economic times," he said in a statement. "This affordability, together with academic excellence, continues to enhance the value of a Stony Brook degree."
According to the university, Kiplinger's "assesses quality and affordability according to a number of measurable standards including competitiveness, graduation rates, academic support, student indebtedness at graduation, cost and financial aid."
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