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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| St Mary's College of Maryland | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 62% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/30 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 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 |
St. Mary's | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $201 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St. Mary's | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 10% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | 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 St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or Binghamton University?
- St Mary's College of Maryland is 71.4% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($12,116.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at St. Mary's than SUNY at Binghamton ($28,192.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than St. Mary's ($19,535 vs. $20,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 23.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,146 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than SUNY at Binghamton (94% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 10.1% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($11,305 vs. $10,265)
St. Mary's vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 160 points higher than at St. Mary's (1145)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at St. Mary's (25)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
St. Mary's vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's 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. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $13,000 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $51,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $835 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's graduates. ($19,535 vs. $20,370)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's graduates. ($201 vs. $210)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/