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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse Pratt Institute RPI UMass Pitt Fordham| SUNY at Binghamton | Rhode Island School of Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | RISD | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 34% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Binghamton University | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | RISD | ||
| 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 RISD based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 2,620 students)
Binghamton University vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or RISD?
- Rhode Island School of Design is 698.2% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($56,435.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.6% higher at RISD than SUNY at Binghamton ($56,435.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than RISD ($19,535 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 14.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($15,234 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Rhode Island School of Design (62% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 231.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($37,480 vs. $11,305)
Binghamton University vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 32 points higher than at RISD (1273)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at RISD (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at RISD (3.71)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than RISD (17.4%)
Binghamton University vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or RISD? 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 RISD and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $13,400 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/