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Overview |
Binghamton University | F&M | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 68% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $227 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Binghamton University | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 1,911 students)
Binghamton University vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 864.4% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.6% higher at F&M than SUNY at Binghamton ($68,180.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than F&M ($18,860 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 17.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($15,568 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than SUNY at Binghamton (68% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 322.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($45,764 vs. $10,832)
Binghamton University vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Binghamton University .
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than F&M (31.8%)
Binghamton University vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or F&M? 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 F&M and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $2,600 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $61,900)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $2,465 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($19,535 vs. $22,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/