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SUNY Stony Brook Hamilton College UB Lehigh UConn University at Albany- SUNY Vassar Villanova Maryland Cornell Rutgers BC| Colgate University | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 62% |
Admission |
Colgate | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $201 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Colgate | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Binghamton University?
- Colgate University is 803.9% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.5% higher at Colgate than SUNY at Binghamton ($63,904.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Colgate ($19,535 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 8.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($16,106 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Colgate University (62% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 383.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($54,647 vs. $11,305)
Colgate vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 69 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $64,500)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $3,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($16,125 vs. $19,535)
- Colgate graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($166 vs. $201)
- More Colgate 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/