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Overview |
Binghamton University | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 56% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bucknell based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 3,892 students)
Binghamton University vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 811.1% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.2% higher at Bucknell than SUNY at Binghamton ($64,418.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Bucknell ($18,860 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 13.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($16,118 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Bucknell University (61% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 280.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($41,211 vs. $10,832)
Binghamton University vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 10 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than Bucknell (32%)
Binghamton University vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/