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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RIT RPI UMass Pitt Fordham| Clarkson University | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 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 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Clarkson | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 3,603 students)
Clarkson vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Binghamton University?
- Clarkson University is 701.2% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($56,642.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.5% higher at Clarkson than SUNY at Binghamton ($56,642.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Clarkson ($18,860 vs. $33,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 7.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($17,016 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 297.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($43,097 vs. $10,832)
Clarkson vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 107 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Clarkson vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Clarkson University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/