City colleges?

<p>I live in Long Island and want to attend school in either New York City or a nearby city, for English/Journalism. My GPA is around a 3.0; CUNY schools are not an option due to their lack of housing. Preferably a cost of around $25,000 or less. The city setting is quite an important aspect to me. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.</p>

<p>Would Stony Brook work?</p>