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SUNY Stony Brook UVA UB University of Richmond UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Washington and Lee Rutgers Syracuse JMU Virginia Tech| SUNY at Binghamton | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 40% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1365/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $201 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Binghamton University | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 9,762 students)
Binghamton University vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 158.2% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($18,252.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at William & Mary than SUNY at Binghamton ($42,053.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than William & Mary ($18,860 vs. $20,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 25.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,555 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than College of William and Mary (61% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 93% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($20,908 vs. $10,832)
Binghamton University vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 48 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at William & Mary (3.85)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than William & Mary (32.7%)
Binghamton University vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $4,200 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $64,500)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $35 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,535)
- College of William and Mary and Binghamton University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($201 vs. $201)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/