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SUNY Stony Brook RPI UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse Clarkson UMass Pitt Fordham| Rochester Institute of Technology | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
RIT | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
RIT | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $201 |
Diversity |
RIT | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
RIT | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 10% | ||
Campus |
RIT | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than RIT based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 16,615 students)
RIT vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or Binghamton University?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 659.8% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.7% higher at RIT than SUNY at Binghamton ($53,720.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than RIT ($19,535 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 16.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,978 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than SUNY at Binghamton (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 157.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($29,122 vs. $11,305)
RIT vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or RIT .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 54 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Incoming RIT students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
RIT vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT 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 RIT .
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $400 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $8,465 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($19,535 vs. $28,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($201 vs. $289)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/