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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Elmira College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EC | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
EC | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
EC | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
EC | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
EC | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 10% | ||
Campus |
EC | 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 EC based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Binghamton University?
- Elmira College is 398.9% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at EC than SUNY at Binghamton ($35,270.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than EC ($19,535 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 30.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($13,388 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 139.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($27,091 vs. $11,305)
EC vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or EC .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
EC vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Elmira College (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $18,500 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $46,000)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/