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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Ithaca College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ithaca College | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $201 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Binghamton University?
- Ithaca College is 580.7% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at Ithaca College than SUNY at Binghamton ($48,126.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Ithaca College ($19,535 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 9.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($15,934 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 162.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($29,677 vs. $11,305)
Ithaca College vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Ithaca College vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Ithaca College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $8,400 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $56,100)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $6,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($19,535 vs. $25,750)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($201 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/