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Overview |
Binghamton University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 73% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Binghamton University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 6,690 students)
Binghamton University vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or SUNY Cortland?
- SUNY at Binghamton and SUNY Cortland cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Binghamton University than SUNY College at Cortland ($24,910.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Binghamton University ($18,304 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 28.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($13,620 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Cortland than SUNY at Binghamton (73% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 20.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($11,305 vs. $9,369)
Binghamton University vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Binghamton University .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SUNY Cortland (3.7)
- SUNY Cortland has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $17,200 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $1,965 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($19,535 vs. $21,500)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/