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Overview |
Binghamton University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Wooster | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 1,967 students)
Binghamton University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 706.9% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129% higher at Wooster than SUNY at Binghamton ($57,050.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Wooster ($19,535 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 29.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($13,500 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than SUNY at Binghamton (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 274.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($42,315 vs. $11,305)
Binghamton University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 68 points higher than at Wooster (1237)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Wooster (28)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Wooster (3.76)
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than The College of Wooster (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $13,300 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $51,200)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $6,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/