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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| SUNY at Binghamton | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $129 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 8,286 students)
Binghamton University vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 509.6% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Jefferson than SUNY at Binghamton ($43,100.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Jefferson ($19,535 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 19% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,715 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 187.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($32,486 vs. $11,305)
Binghamton University vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Binghamton University .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Binghamton University.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $58,400 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $64,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $7,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $19,535)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($129 vs. $201)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/