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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 Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 89% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $171 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Binghamton University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 2,842 students)
Binghamton University vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or SUNY Poly?
- SUNY at Binghamton and SUNY Poly cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Binghamton University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($24,910.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Binghamton University ($13,799 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 25% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,008 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than SUNY at Binghamton (89% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 19% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($11,305 vs. $9,497)
Binghamton University vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 164 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SUNY Poly (26)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SUNY Poly (3.7)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $11,300 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $2,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($16,585 vs. $19,535)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($171 vs. $201)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly 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/