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George Washington SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham| American University | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 62% |
Admission |
AU | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1340/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $201 |
Diversity |
AU | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 10% | ||
Campus |
AU | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 13,885 students)
AU vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Binghamton University?
- American University is 650.6% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113% higher at AU than SUNY at Binghamton ($53,070.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than AU ($19,535 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 11.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($15,706 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American University than SUNY at Binghamton (66% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 140.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($27,138 vs. $11,305)
AU vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or AU .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 53 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at AU (3.7)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Binghamton University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Binghamton University and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is the same as at SUNY at Binghamton (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $300 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $4,715 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($19,535 vs. $24,250)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($201 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/