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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| St. Francis College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFC | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
SFC | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1340/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SFC | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $201 |
Diversity |
SFC | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
SFC | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SFC | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 2,661 students)
SFC vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or Binghamton University?
- St. Francis College is 284.6% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at SFC than SUNY at Binghamton ($27,188.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Binghamton University ($18,602 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 2.8% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($17,506 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than SUNY at Binghamton (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 53% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($17,294 vs. $11,305)
SFC vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or SFC .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 396 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 1.1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
SFC vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than St. Francis College (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $14,500 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $50,000)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $4,890 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($19,535 vs. $24,425)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($201 vs. $252)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/