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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Trinity College Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham| Connecticut College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Connecticut College | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $201 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut 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 Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Binghamton University?
- Connecticut College is 785.7% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.4% higher at Connecticut College than SUNY at Binghamton ($62,620.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Connecticut College ($19,535 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Connecticut College are 1.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($17,280 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than SUNY at Binghamton (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 221.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($36,355 vs. $11,305)
Connecticut College vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Connecticut College (40.4%)
Connecticut College vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut 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 Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (84% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $3,800 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $60,700)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $4,015 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($19,535 vs. $23,550)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($201 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College 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/