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Overview |
Binghamton University | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 2,976 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #155 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $63,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $63,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $18,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $50,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $33,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 99% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 11,039 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 3,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 33% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $274 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Oberlin | ||
| 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 Oberlin based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 2,976 students)
Binghamton University vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 801% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.5% higher at Oberlin than SUNY at Binghamton ($63,700.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Oberlin ($18,860 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 3.5% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($18,294 vs. $18,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than SUNY at Binghamton (99% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 211.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($33,746 vs. $10,832)
Binghamton University vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 52 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than Oberlin (33%)
Binghamton University vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $20,600 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $43,900)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,044 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,579)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($201 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/