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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Bard College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bard College | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 61% |
Admission |
Bard College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $201 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | 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 Bard College based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Binghamton University?
- Bard College is 788.1% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140% higher at Bard College than SUNY at Binghamton ($62,790.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Bard College ($18,860 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 1.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($18,040 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than SUNY at Binghamton (77% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 420.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($56,380 vs. $10,832)
Bard College vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Bard College vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College 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 Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Bard College (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $22,900 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $41,600)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $6,659 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,194)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($201 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/