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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 | 18,456 | 2,737 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #255 | ||
| 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) | $26,160 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $17,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $19,644 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $8,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 94% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 3,541 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 2,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 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 | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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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 | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| 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 | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
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 (18,456 students vs. 2,737 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 38.4% higher at Binghamton University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($26,160.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than SUNY-ESF ($18,860 vs. $19,644)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are 2.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($17,780 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than SUNY at Binghamton (94% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 24.9% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($10,832 vs. $8,675)
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 (82.9%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
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/