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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 Brandywine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 1,223 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $21,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 69% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 2,461 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 2,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 18/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 1,223 students)
Binghamton University vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Penn State Brandywine?
- Penn State Brandywine is 106.8% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Binghamton University than Penn State Brandywine ($26,160.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Penn State Brandywine ($18,860 vs. $21,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 32.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($13,820 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Brandywine than SUNY at Binghamton (69% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 15.5% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($10,832 vs. $9,380)
Binghamton University vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 336 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Penn State Brandywine (77% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $9,200 more per year than Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,818)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine 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/