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BU SUNY Stony Brook BC UB Tufts UConn Babson University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers NYU Syracuse| Northeastern University | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,159 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,770 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,558 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 61% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 96,631 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 5,459 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.6% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $201 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (31,159 students vs. 18,456 students)
Northeastern vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Binghamton University?
- Northeastern University is 776.9% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137% higher at Northeastern than SUNY at Binghamton ($62,000.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Northeastern ($18,860 vs. $34,770)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 2.7% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($18,294 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than SUNY at Binghamton (73% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 329.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($46,558 vs. $10,832)
Northeastern vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 130 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Northeastern (3.91)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than Northeastern (5.6%)
Northeastern vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is the same as at SUNY at Binghamton (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $8,340 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,875)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($201 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/