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SUNY Stony Brook Brooklyn College UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Hunter Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt| CUNY Queens College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Queens College | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 61% |
Admission |
Queens College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Academics |
Queens College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $201 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Queens College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 16,481 students)
Queens College vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Binghamton University?
- SUNY at Binghamton is 2% more expensive to attend than Queens 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 Queens College ($26,160.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Binghamton University ($5,339 vs. $18,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 11.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($16,464 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than SUNY at Binghamton (81% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 21.7% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($10,832 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 195 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Queens College vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens 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 Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than CUNY Queens College (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $13,700 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $8,535 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($11,000 vs. $19,535)
- Queens College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($113 vs. $201)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College 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/