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Overview |
Harvard | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,386 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #4 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harvard.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harvard | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,269 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,269 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,374 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,900 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,942 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 61% |
Admission |
Harvard | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,937 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 1,965 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.5% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 |
Harvard | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harvard | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $136,700 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $201 |
Diversity |
Harvard | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Harvard | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Harvard | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (30,386 students vs. 18,456 students)
Harvard vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harvard or Binghamton University?
- Harvard University is 667.6% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($54,269.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.5% higher at Harvard than SUNY at Binghamton ($54,269.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvard University than Binghamton University ($17,900 vs. $18,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 11.4% lower than costs at Harvard University ($18,294 vs. $20,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Harvard University (61% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 499.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($64,942 vs. $10,832)
Harvard vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harvard or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Harvard .
- The average SAT score at Harvard University (1497) is 192 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Harvard students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Harvard students have at the same average high school GPA (4.0) as students at Binghamton University (4.0)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than Harvard (3.5%)
Harvard vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harvard 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 Harvard.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (97% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $72,200 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $64,500)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $13,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $19,535)
- Harvard graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($67 vs. $201)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harvard students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/