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BU SUNY Stony Brook Villanova Northeastern UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Tufts Maryland Rutgers Babson Colgate| Boston College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 61% |
Admission |
BC | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 |
BC | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $201 |
Diversity |
BC | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 13% | ||
Campus |
BC | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 15,280 students)
BC vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Binghamton University?
- Boston College is 839.3% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.9% higher at BC than SUNY at Binghamton ($66,410.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than BC ($18,860 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 1% lower than costs at Boston College ($18,294 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Boston College (61% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 371.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($51,099 vs. $10,832)
BC vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 75 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at BC (3.86)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $26,400 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $64,500)
- Boston College students graduate with a $535 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,535)
- BC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($196 vs. $201)
- More BC 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/