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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| SUNY at Binghamton | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | JCU | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 100% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $278 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Binghamton University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 2,773 students)
Binghamton University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 569% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.8% higher at JCU than SUNY at Binghamton ($47,300.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than JCU ($18,860 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 29.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,160 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 198.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($32,359 vs. $10,832)
Binghamton University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 178 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Binghamton University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or JCU? 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 JCU and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than John Carroll University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $6,900 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $57,600)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,404 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,939)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($201 vs. $278)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/