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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| SUNY at Binghamton | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | BC | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 100% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Binghamton University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 1,436 students)
Binghamton University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 470% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at BC than SUNY at Binghamton ($40,300.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than BC ($18,860 vs. $19,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 27.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,370 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 235.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($36,350 vs. $10,832)
Binghamton University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 271 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Binghamton University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or BC? 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 BC and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Bridgewater College (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $21,400 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $43,100)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/