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Overview |
Binghamton University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $273 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 1,959 students)
Binghamton University vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 710% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.9% higher at Muhlenberg College than SUNY at Binghamton ($57,270.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Muhlenberg College ($19,535 vs. $32,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 30.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($13,440 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than SUNY at Binghamton (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 239.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($38,412 vs. $11,305)
Binghamton University vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Binghamton University .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg College and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $800 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $63,700)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $6,955 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,490)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($201 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/