<p>The Stats are from Stony Brook’s site for 2011 students. </p>
<p>I view a commuter school as defined as coming and going to school from home every day.</p>
<p>I don’t know if that’s the case or not at Stony Brook. I tend to doubt it.</p>
<p>A suitcase school is when a large number go home on the weekend. </p>
<p>Stony Brook has that reputation and that’s a problem for them and they need to address it. </p>
<p>I know a bunch of up-staters would consider the school if they did this because it does have a great rep. in the sciences and math.</p>
<p>Schools that provide a great student experience along with great academics will compete going forward. </p>
<p>Parents are tired of being treated like they should be honored to attend a school instead of being treated like an appreciated customer. Arrogance does not sell.</p>