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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| SUNY at Binghamton | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 89% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $204 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Binghamton University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 1,976 students)
Binghamton University vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or SUNY-ESF?
- SUNY at Binghamton and SUNY-ESF cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Binghamton University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($24,910.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than SUNY-ESF ($19,535 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are 1.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($17,300 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than SUNY at Binghamton (89% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 29.7% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($11,305 vs. $8,713)
Binghamton University vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 90 points higher than at SUNY-ESF (1215)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SUNY-ESF (27)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $18,300 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $215 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($19,535 vs. $19,750)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($201 vs. $204)
- More SUNY-ESF 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/