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Overview |
Binghamton University | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $227 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Binghamton University | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 4,474 students)
Binghamton University vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- SUNY at Binghamton and SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh ($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 Plattsburgh than Binghamton University ($17,625 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Plattsburgh are 13.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($15,380 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than SUNY at Binghamton (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($11,305 vs. $10,667)
Binghamton University vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 219 points higher than at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (23)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 College at Plattsburgh and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $20,500 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $2,465 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($19,535 vs. $22,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/