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Overview |
Binghamton University | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 59% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1350/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $250 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 7,590 students)
Binghamton University vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 765.3% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($61,180.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.9% higher at Lehigh than SUNY at Binghamton ($61,180.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Lehigh ($18,860 vs. $33,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 11.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($16,470 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Lehigh University (61% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 302.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($43,644 vs. $10,832)
Binghamton University vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 33 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than Lehigh (29.3%)
Binghamton University vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $24,700 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $4,721 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($19,535 vs. $24,256)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($201 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/