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Overview |
Hofstra | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Hempstead, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,393 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hofstra.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hofstra | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,335 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,335 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,687 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,007 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 61% |
Admission |
Hofstra | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,890 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 16,157 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hofstra | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hofstra | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $201 |
Diversity |
Hofstra | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hofstra | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Hofstra | 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 Hofstra based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 10,393 students)
Hofstra vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hofstra or Binghamton University?
- Hofstra University is 668.5% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.7% higher at Hofstra than SUNY at Binghamton ($54,335.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Hofstra ($18,860 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 3.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($17,720 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than SUNY at Binghamton (99% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 204.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($33,007 vs. $10,832)
Hofstra vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hofstra or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Hofstra .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Hofstra vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hofstra 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 Hofstra.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Hofstra University (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $5,300 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $59,200)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $3,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($19,535 vs. $23,500)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra 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/