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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers NYU Syracuse Villanova RPI Baruch UMass| Fordham University | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fordham | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,153 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,335 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,335 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,075 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,368 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,278 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 61% |
Admission |
Fordham | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,663 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 24,573 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Fordham | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Fordham | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | 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 Fordham based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 16,153 students)
Fordham vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Binghamton University?
- Fordham University is 753.4% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($60,335.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.6% higher at Fordham than SUNY at Binghamton ($60,335.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Fordham ($18,860 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 26.1% lower than costs at Fordham University ($18,294 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than SUNY at Binghamton (94% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 207.2% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($33,278 vs. $10,832)
Fordham vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 32 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming Fordham students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Fordham vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham 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 Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $300 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $64,200)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $6,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Fordham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/