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SUNY Stony Brook SHU UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Providence Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt| Fairfield University | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 62% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Fairfield University based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 6,019 students)
Fairfield University vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Binghamton University?
- Fairfield University is 658.6% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.3% higher at Fairfield University than SUNY at Binghamton ($53,630.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Fairfield University ($19,535 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfield University are 4.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($16,750 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairfield University than SUNY at Binghamton (94% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairfield University students is 123.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($25,279 vs. $11,305)
Fairfield University vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Fairfield University (3.67)
- Fairfield University has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Fairfield University vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University 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 Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/