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Overview |
MIT | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,858 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #8 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mit.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIT | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,590 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,590 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,232 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,591 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 62% |
Admission |
MIT | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,767 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 1,337 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1340/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MIT | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIT | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $142,100 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,316 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $201 |
Diversity |
MIT | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
MIT | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MIT | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than MIT based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 11,858 students)
MIT vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIT or Binghamton University?
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 714.6% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($57,590.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.2% higher at MIT than SUNY at Binghamton ($57,590.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than MIT ($19,535 vs. $20,232)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 7.3% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($17,506 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than SUNY at Binghamton (71% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 303.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($45,591 vs. $11,305)
MIT vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIT or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or MIT .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1507) is 202 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming MIT students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at MIT (3.96)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than MIT (4%)
MIT vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIT 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 MIT.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (93% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $77,600 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $64,500)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,219 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($17,316 vs. $19,535)
- MIT graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($179 vs. $201)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/