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Overview |
Binghamton University | Swarthmore | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Swarthmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 1,625 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | swarthmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Swarthmore | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $58,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $58,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $18,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $20,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $47,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 63% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Swarthmore | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 14,707 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 1,019 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 6.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1440/1560 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Swarthmore | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Swarthmore | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $201 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Swarthmore | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Swarthmore | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Swarthmore | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 1,625 students)
Binghamton University vs. Swarthmore Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Swarthmore?
- Swarthmore College is 733.5% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($58,928.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.6% higher at Swarthmore than SUNY at Binghamton ($58,928.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Swarthmore ($19,535 vs. $20,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 3% lower than costs at Swarthmore College ($17,506 vs. $18,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Swarthmore College than SUNY at Binghamton (63% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Swarthmore College students is 322% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($47,703 vs. $11,305)
Binghamton University vs. Swarthmore Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Swarthmore? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Swarthmore or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at Swarthmore College (1431) is 126 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Swarthmore students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Swarthmore (3.9)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Binghamton University vs. Swarthmore Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Swarthmore? 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 Swarthmore and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (95% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Swarthmore College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $64,500)
- Swarthmore College students graduate with a $35 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,535)
- Swarthmore College and Binghamton University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($201 vs. $201)
- More Swarthmore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/