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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Howard University | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Howard | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 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 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Howard | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Howard | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Howard based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 13,416 students)
Howard vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Binghamton University?
- Howard University is 365% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Howard than SUNY at Binghamton ($32,878.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Howard ($18,860 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 11% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($16,474 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 97.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($21,422 vs. $10,832)
Howard vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 200 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Howard University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $12,700 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $51,800)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/