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SUNY Stony Brook Lehigh Bucknell UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Villanova Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass| SUNY at Binghamton | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 2,729 students)
Binghamton University vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 721.9% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.3% higher at Lafayette College than SUNY at Binghamton ($58,110.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Lafayette College ($19,535 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lafayette College are 1% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($17,336 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than SUNY at Binghamton (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 121% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($24,981 vs. $11,305)
Binghamton University vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 11 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Binghamton University vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Lafayette College? 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 Lafayette College and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $16,500 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $6,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/