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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Eastern Connecticut State University | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 61% |
Admission |
ECSU | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $201 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Binghamton University?
- SUNY at Binghamton is 6.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.7% higher at Binghamton University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($26,160.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than ECSU ($18,860 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 6% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($17,258 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than SUNY at Binghamton (94% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 9.8% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($10,832 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
ECSU vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $18,100 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $46,400)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $3,465 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($19,535 vs. $23,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/