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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Saint Bonaventure University | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Bona | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,659 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,508 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 61% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,299 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 3,505 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 | Jul 30, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
St. Bona | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
St. Bona | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 13% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 2,603 students)
St. Bona vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Binghamton University?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 450.9% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at St. Bona than SUNY at Binghamton ($38,950.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than St. Bona ($18,860 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 22% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($15,000 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than SUNY at Binghamton (98% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 154% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($27,508 vs. $10,832)
St. Bona vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 239 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at St. Bona (24)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
St. Bona vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona 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 St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $15,700 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $48,800)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona 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/