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NJIT SUNY Stony Brook TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University UB Rutgers University-Camden UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland UMass Montclair State University| Rutgers University New Brunswick | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,617 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,052 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,249 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 61% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,347 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 28,326 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Rutgers | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $201 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rutgers | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 18,456 students)
Rutgers vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Binghamton University?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 93.4% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($13,674.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Rutgers than SUNY at Binghamton ($32,436.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Rutgers ($18,860 vs. $19,052)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 24.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,715 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Rutgers University New Brunswick (61% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 50% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($16,249 vs. $10,832)
Rutgers vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 80 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (65.3%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Rutgers vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is the same as at SUNY at Binghamton (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $1,700 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($19,535 vs. $22,215)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($201 vs. $229)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/