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SUNY Stony Brook Williams UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Tufts Maryland Rutgers Swarthmore Middlebury Syracuse Dartmouth| Amherst College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Amherst | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,910 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,650 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,650 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,560 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,965 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $65,623 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 61% |
Admission |
Amherst | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,727 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.8% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1550 | 1320/1490 | ||
| 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 2, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Amherst | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $201 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Amherst | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 1,910 students)
Amherst vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Binghamton University?
- Amherst College is 842.7% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($66,650.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.8% higher at Amherst than SUNY at Binghamton ($66,650.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Binghamton University ($17,965 vs. $18,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Amherst College are 4.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($17,560 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Amherst College (61% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 505.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($65,623 vs. $10,832)
Amherst vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Amherst .
- The average SAT score at Amherst College (1451) is 146 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Amherst students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Amherst (3.91)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than Amherst (9.8%)
Amherst vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst 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 Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (96% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $17,500 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $64,500)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $6,560 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($12,975 vs. $19,535)
- Amherst graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($134 vs. $201)
- More Amherst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/