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Overview |
Hunter | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Hunter | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1340/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $201 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Hunter | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 18,312 students)
Hunter vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Binghamton University?
- SUNY at Binghamton is 2% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.4% higher at Binghamton University than CUNY Hunter College ($24,910.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Binghamton University ($4,848 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 62% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($10,808 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 21.2% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($11,305 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 140 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Hunter vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter 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 Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than CUNY Hunter College (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $15,700 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $7,987 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($11,548 vs. $19,535)
- Hunter graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($119 vs. $201)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/