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SUNY Stony Brook Queens College UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham| CUNY Brooklyn College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 61% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $201 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Brooklyn College based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 13,935 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Binghamton University?
- SUNY at Binghamton is 2% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at Binghamton University than CUNY Brooklyn College ($26,160.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Binghamton University ($4,105 vs. $18,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 19.1% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($18,294 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than SUNY at Binghamton (88% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 16.6% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($10,832 vs. $9,290)
Brooklyn College vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 190 points higher than at Brooklyn College (1115)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Brooklyn College has a higher acceptance rate (53.7%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Brooklyn College vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $16,600 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $9,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($10,382 vs. $19,535)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($107 vs. $201)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/