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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland MHC Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham| Smith College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Smith College | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,873 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,480 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,480 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,340 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,109 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 62% |
Admission |
Smith College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 1,662 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.9% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 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 |
Smith College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $201 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Smith College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Smith College based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 2,873 students)
Smith College vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Binghamton University?
- Smith College is 727.2% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.8% higher at Smith College than SUNY at Binghamton ($58,480.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Smith College ($19,535 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 16.2% lower than costs at Smith College ($17,506 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than SUNY at Binghamton (64% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 334.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($49,109 vs. $11,305)
Smith College vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have at the same average high school GPA (4.0) as students at Binghamton University (4.0)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Smith College vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith 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 Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $15,600 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $535 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,535)
- Smith College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($196 vs. $201)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/