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SUNY Stony Brook UB Bowdoin College UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham| Bates College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bates | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 62% |
Admission |
Bates | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $201 |
Diversity |
Bates | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bates | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Bates based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Binghamton University?
- Bates College is 763.7% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.1% higher at Bates than SUNY at Binghamton ($61,066.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Bates ($19,535 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bates College are 1.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($17,224 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Bates College (62% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 354.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($51,414 vs. $11,305)
Bates vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Bates .
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $64,500)
- Bates College students graduate with a $5,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $19,535)
- Bates graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($149 vs. $201)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/