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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| SUNY at Binghamton | Penn State Beaver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 504 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $19,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $8,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 84% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 1,603 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 1,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $277 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 504 students)
Binghamton University vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Penn State Beaver?
- Penn State Beaver is 95.5% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Binghamton University than Penn State Beaver ($26,160.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Penn State Beaver ($18,860 vs. $19,329)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 42.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($12,852 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Beaver than SUNY at Binghamton (84% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 22.8% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($10,832 vs. $8,820)
Binghamton University vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 306 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Penn State Beaver? 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 Penn State Beaver and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Penn State Beaver (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $9,200 more per year than Penn State Beaver graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $55,300)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,283 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,818)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/