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Overview |
Binghamton University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 71% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1095/1330 | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 3,295 students)
Binghamton University vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 117.7% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Penn State Erie-Behrend College than SUNY at Binghamton ($25,854.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Penn State Erie-Behrend College ($19,535 vs. $21,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Erie Behrend College are 34.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($12,984 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Erie Behrend College than SUNY at Binghamton (71% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 16.7% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($11,305 vs. $9,685)
Binghamton University vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 251 points higher than at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (1054)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (23)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Penn State Erie Behrend College (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $9,200 more per year than Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,818)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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/