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SUNY Stony Brook UB Bates UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham| Bowdoin College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bowdoin College | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Brunswick, ME | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,850 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #26 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bowdoin.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bowdoin College | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,304 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,304 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,690 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,110 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,280 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 61% |
Admission |
Bowdoin College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 879 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1550 | 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 5, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bowdoin College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bowdoin College | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,000 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,833 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $201 |
Diversity |
Bowdoin College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bowdoin College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bowdoin College | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Bowdoin College based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 1,850 students)
Bowdoin College vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bowdoin College or Binghamton University?
- Bowdoin College is 809.5% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($64,304.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.8% higher at Bowdoin College than SUNY at Binghamton ($64,304.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Bowdoin College ($18,860 vs. $23,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowdoin College are 3.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($17,690 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Bowdoin College (61% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowdoin College students is 428.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($57,280 vs. $10,832)
Bowdoin College vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bowdoin College or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Bowdoin College .
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than Bowdoin College (8%)
Bowdoin College vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bowdoin 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 Bowdoin College.
- The graduation rate at Bowdoin College is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bowdoin College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($75,000 vs. $64,500)
- Bowdoin College students graduate with a $702 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($18,833 vs. $19,535)
- Bowdoin College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($194 vs. $201)
- More Bowdoin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/