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Overview |
Binghamton University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 15,596 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $62,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $62,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $17,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $32,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $47,550 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 49% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 33,707 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 3,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 44.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $271 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| 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 Carnegie Mellon based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 15,596 students)
Binghamton University vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 780.6% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($62,260.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138% higher at Carnegie Mellon than SUNY at Binghamton ($62,260.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Carnegie Mellon ($18,860 vs. $32,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carnegie Mellon University are 4.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($17,468 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Carnegie Mellon University (61% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 339% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($47,550 vs. $10,832)
Binghamton University vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 143 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Carnegie Mellon (3.89)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.4%)
Binghamton University vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Carnegie Mellon? 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 Carnegie Mellon and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $38,200 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $6,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,250)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($201 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/