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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Saint Thomas Aquinas College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Sparkill, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,033 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #567 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stac.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,370 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,745 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,710 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,861 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1270 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $201 |
Diversity |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Saint Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 2,033 students)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Thomas Aquinas College or Binghamton University?
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College is 402.1% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than SUNY at Binghamton ($35,500.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($19,535 vs. $21,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Thomas Aquinas College are 13.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($15,370 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Thomas Aquinas College students is 162.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($29,710 vs. $11,305)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Thomas Aquinas College or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Saint Thomas Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 363 points higher than at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (942)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (20)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (3.0)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Saint Thomas Aquinas College vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Thomas Aquinas College 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 Saint Thomas Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Saint Thomas Aquinas College (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $16,500 more per year than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $48,000)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $2,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates. ($19,535 vs. $22,500)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Thomas Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/