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Overview |
Binghamton University | Mason | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 72% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $204 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Mason | ||
| 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
- George Mason University is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 18,456 students)
Binghamton University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Mason?
- George Mason University is 42.8% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($10,095.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Mason than SUNY at Binghamton ($35,677.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Mason ($18,860 vs. $18,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 20.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($15,151 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than SUNY at Binghamton (72% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 4.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($11,311 vs. $10,832)
Binghamton University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 152 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Mason? 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 Mason and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than George Mason University (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $2,600 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $61,900)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $215 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($19,535 vs. $19,750)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($201 vs. $204)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/