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Overview |
Binghamton University | Drexel | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $271 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 18,312 students)
Binghamton University vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 700.5% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.2% higher at Drexel than SUNY at Binghamton ($56,595.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Drexel ($19,535 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 3.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($16,980 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 199.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($33,861 vs. $11,305)
Binghamton University vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 91 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Drexel University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $6,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,243)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($201 vs. $271)
- More Drexel 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/