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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Iona College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iona College | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iona.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iona College | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,128 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,128 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,740 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,827 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,273 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Iona College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,228 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 6,004 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Iona College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iona College | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,047 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $201 |
Diversity |
Iona College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Iona College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Iona College | 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 Iona College based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 3,621 students)
Iona College vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iona College or Binghamton University?
- Iona College is 495.9% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at Iona College than SUNY at Binghamton ($42,128.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Iona College ($19,535 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 1.3% lower than costs at Iona College ($17,506 vs. $17,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iona College than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 150.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($28,273 vs. $11,305)
Iona College vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iona College or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Iona College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 300 points higher than at Iona College (1005)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Iona College (23)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Iona College (3.4)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Iona College vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iona 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 Iona College.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Iona College (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $6,100 more per year than Iona College graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $58,400)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $6,512 lower median federal student loan debt than Iona College graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,047)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Iona College graduates. ($201 vs. $269)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iona College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/