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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse Skidmore College RPI UMass Pitt Fordham| SUNY at Binghamton | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | Union College | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 93% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 2,107 students)
Binghamton University vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Union College?
- Union College is 799.6% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.3% higher at Union College than SUNY at Binghamton ($63,603.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Union College ($19,535 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 11% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($15,768 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than SUNY at Binghamton (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 232% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($37,530 vs. $11,305)
Binghamton University vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Binghamton University .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Union College? 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 Union College and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Union College 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/