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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Niagara University | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Niagara University | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 | Aug 30, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Niagara University | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 3,858 students)
Niagara University vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Binghamton University?
- Niagara University is 400.7% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at Niagara University than SUNY at Binghamton ($35,400.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Binghamton University ($18,165 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 37.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($12,700 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 164.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($29,898 vs. $11,305)
Niagara University vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 268 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Niagara University vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University 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 Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Niagara University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $21,400 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $43,100)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $5,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($19,535 vs. $25,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University 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/