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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Penn State RPI UMass Fordham Pitt UVM| SUNY at Binghamton | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 82% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 18,456 students)
Binghamton University vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 767.2% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.4% higher at Syracuse than SUNY at Binghamton ($61,310.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Syracuse ($18,860 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 0.8% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($18,294 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than SUNY at Binghamton (82% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 168.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($29,110 vs. $10,832)
Binghamton University vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 110 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/