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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Saint John Fisher College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Fisher | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
Academics |
Fisher | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $201 |
Diversity |
Fisher | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Fisher | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | 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
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 3,621 students)
Fisher vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or Binghamton University?
- Saint John Fisher College is 419.8% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Fisher than SUNY at Binghamton ($36,748.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Fisher ($19,535 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 28.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($13,666 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 96% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($22,155 vs. $11,305)
Fisher vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 218 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Fisher has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Fisher vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Saint John Fisher College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $13,700 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $50,800)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $4,365 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($19,535 vs. $23,900)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($201 vs. $247)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/