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IU SUNY Stony Brook UB Virginia Tech Illinois UConn University at Albany- SUNY Rose-Hulman Maryland Wisconsin Rutgers UT Austin| SUNY at Binghamton | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | Purdue | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 48% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 18,312 students)
Binghamton University vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Purdue?
- Purdue University Main Campus is 37.5% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($9,718.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Purdue than SUNY at Binghamton ($28,520.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Binghamton University ($12,576 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 74.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($10,030 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Purdue University Main Campus (62% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 26.3% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($11,305 vs. $8,950)
Binghamton University vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 74 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $3,300 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $61,200)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $1,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($19,535 vs. $21,500)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/