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Northeastern BC SUNY Stony Brook NYU UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Babson Maryland Rutgers Tufts UMass| Boston University | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,624 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,798 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,798 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,110 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,551 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,080 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 61% |
Admission |
BU | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,495 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 8,733 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 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 4, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
BU | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
BU | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
BU | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 13% | ||
Campus |
BU | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (36,624 students vs. 18,456 students)
BU vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Binghamton University?
- Boston University is 802.4% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($63,798.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.9% higher at BU than SUNY at Binghamton ($63,798.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than BU ($18,860 vs. $27,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston University are 1% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($18,110 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Boston University (61% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 408.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($55,080 vs. $10,832)
BU vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or BU .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 2 points higher than at BU (1303)
- Incoming BU students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at BU (3.79)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than BU (10.8%)
BU vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/