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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Gordon College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gordon College | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Wenham, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gordon.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon College | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,650 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,250 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,740 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Gordon College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,579 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 1,516 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.8% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1168/1370 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Gordon College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon College | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Gordon College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Gordon College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Gordon College | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Gordon College based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 1,610 students)
Gordon College vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon College or Binghamton University?
- Gordon College is 281.9% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Gordon College than SUNY at Binghamton ($27,000.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Gordon College ($18,860 vs. $25,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 44.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($12,650 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gordon College students is 45.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($15,740 vs. $10,832)
Gordon College vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon College or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Gordon College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 193 points higher than at Gordon College (1112)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Gordon College (26)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Gordon College (3.58)
- Gordon College has a higher acceptance rate (58.8%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Gordon College vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon 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 Gordon College.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Gordon College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $19,200 more per year than Gordon College graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $45,300)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Gordon College graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Gordon College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Gordon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/