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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse University of Scranton RPI UMass Pitt Fordham| SUNY at Binghamton | Saint Joseph's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 100% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $237 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 7,201 students)
Binghamton University vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 623.3% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($51,140.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at Saint Joseph's University than SUNY at Binghamton ($51,140.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Saint Joseph's University ($18,860 vs. $36,392)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 16.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($15,740 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 171.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($29,400 vs. $10,832)
Binghamton University vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Binghamton University .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Saint Joseph's University (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $500 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $64,000)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $3,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($19,535 vs. $23,008)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University 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/